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to clamp down on
/klˈæmp dˌaʊn ˈɑːn/
/klˈamp dˌaʊn ˈɒn/
to clamp down on
[phrase form: clamp]
01
to take strict measures to control or suppress something, often via enforcing rules or regulations
Examples
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.
