choked. 1  1 : to keep from breathing in a normal way by cutting off the supply of air Many people were choked by thick smoke. 2  2 : to have the trachea blocked entirely or partly He nearly choked on a bone. 3  3 : to slow or prevent the growth or action of The flowers were choked by weeds. 4  4 : to block by clogging Leaves choked the sewer.
The median annual salary for mechanic and automotive technicians was $36,710 in 2013. The highest earners in the field made about $61,210, while the lowest-paid took home $20,920.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that automotive service technicians and mechanics earned a mean annual salary of $39,060 as of May 2012 (www.bls.gov). However, mechanics who can perform a variety of repairs may receive higher pay.