Clamp down
/klæmp daʊn/B2
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1. To impose strict limitations or measures to control or restrict something.
- The government has decided to clamp down on tax evasion.
- Authorities are clamping down on illegal parking in the city.
2. To suppress or prevent something by authoritative action.
- The school administration clamped down on bullies to create a safer environment.
- The company decided to clamp down on employees using social media during work hours.
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