suru verb (special), transitive verb
Literary and rare; used for exercising strong control or command over a situation, often in strategic or military contexts.
彼は戦場で全軍を扼した。
He commanded the entire army on the battlefield.
suru verb (special), transitive verb
Rare literary use for physically or metaphorically blocking or preventing something, often in strategic descriptions.
要塞が敵の進路を扼している。
The fortress is blocking the enemy's advance.
suru verb (special), transitive verb
grip; hold tightly
Rare literary use for gripping or holding something tightly, often with a nuance of restraint or control.
彼は刀の柄を扼して離さなかった。
He gripped the sword's hilt and wouldn't let go.