to crack down on
Pronunciation
/kɹˈæk dˌaʊn ˈɑːn/
crack down

Definition & Meaning of "crack down on"in English

to crack down on
[phrase form: crack]
01

to take decisive measures to enforce rules or laws

to crack down on definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
Action verb
Regular
Inseparable
Present tense
crack down on
3rd person singular
cracks down on
Past simple
cracked down on
Past participle
cracked down on
Examples
The government decided to crack down on illegal street vendors to maintain order in the city.
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