crack down on
Third Person
cracks down on
Present Participle
cracking down on
Past Tense
cracked down on
Past Participle
cracked down on
1
to take decisive measures to enforce rules or laws
- The government decided to crack down on illegal street vendors to maintain order in the city.
- School authorities decided to crack down on cheating by implementing stricter examination protocols.
- In response to the rising crime rate, the police department initiated a plan to crack down on gang activities.
- The company chose to crack down on workplace harassment by implementing comprehensive training programs.
- The traffic police announced a campaign to crack down on speeding and reckless driving in residential areas.
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