suffocate

Vocabulary Word

Definition

'Suffocate' has to do with the lack of air or difficulty in breathing. If someone is suffocating, they aren't getting the oxygen they need to breathe.

Examples in Different Contexts

In organizational culture, 'suffocating' management styles can hinder creativity and employee morale. A HR manager might say, 'A suffocating work environment stifles innovation and productivity, necessitating a more inclusive and empowering leadership approach.'

Practice Scenarios

Tech

Scenario:

The network sudden spikes in traffic last evening. The bandwidth limitations may have caused issues.

Response:

It does seem like the server got suffocated with the traffic spike. We should consider increasing bandwidth.

Creative

Scenario:

The overall aesthetic of this design project seems chaotic. Do you think we should tone down the elements?

Response:

Absolutely. I feel the design elements are suffocating the main message. We should tone them down.