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to clamp down on
/klˈæmp dˌaʊn ˈɑːn/
/klˈamp dˌaʊn ˈɒn/
to clamp down on
[phrase form: clamp]
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onderdrukken, hard aanpakken
to take strict measures to control or suppress something, often via enforcing rules or regulations
Voorbeelden
The government decided to clamp down on illegal immigration by increasing border security.
De regering besloot om hard op te treden tegen illegale immigratie door de grensbeveiliging te verhogen.
The school administration had to clamp down on cheating during exams to maintain academic integrity.
De schooladministratie moest hard optreden tegen spieken tijdens examens om de academische integriteit te handhaven.
