Clampdown

Pronunciation: /ˈklæmpˌdaʊn/

Clampdown (noun)

  1. A strong action by authorities to stop illegal or harmful behaviour.
  2. A period when rules are enforced more strictly than usual.

Examples

  • The clampdown on noise rules started last month.
  • A clampdown on cheating can improve fairness in exams.

Clampdown (verb)

  1. To use strong measures to stop people doing something considered wrong or dangerous.

Examples

  • The police clamp down on dangerous driving.
  • The government clamps down on illegal trade.