clamp down on
Third Person
clamps down on
Present Participle
clamping down on
Past Tense
clamped down on
Past Participle
clamped down on
1
to take strict measures to control or suppress something, often via enforcing rules or regulations
- The government decided to clamp down on illegal immigration by increasing border security.
- The school administration had to clamp down on cheating during exams to maintain academic integrity.
- The police are determined to clamp down on street crime and ensure the safety of citizens.
- The company had to clamp down on unauthorized access to sensitive information to protect its data.
- The city authorities announced plans to clamp down on noise pollution through stricter regulations.
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