Clamp down

Verb

Word Frequency: 0.2

Definitions

1.VerbTo take measures to stop (something); to put an end to (something); to exert tighter control of (something); to treat (someone or something) more harshly.

"The government aims to clamp down on underage drinking."

Synonyms

crack down get tough clampdown clamping clamped clamps crackdown constrict close down clench constrain pin down

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