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to clamp down on
[phrase form: clamp]
01
to take strict measures to control or suppress something, often via enforcing rules or regulations
Example
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.
The government decided to clamp down on illegal immigration by increasing border security.
The police are determined to clamp down on street crime and ensure the safety of citizens.
By clamping down on misinformation, the government had just barely kept a lid on public hysteria before a vaccine was found.
