clamp down on — to take strict action to stop or control something, especially illegal or unwanted activities
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: to take strict action to stop or control something, especially illegal or unwanted activities
Pronunciation (IPA): /klæmp daʊn ɒn/
Example Sentences
- The principal decided to clamp down on students using phones during class after catching someone ordering pizza in math.
- The city will clamp down on illegal parking violations starting next month.
- My mom clamped down on my gaming time after I played for 12 hours straight and forgot to eat dinner.
clamp down on
NOUN[/klæmp daʊn ɒn/]
to take strict action to stop or control something, especially illegal or unwanted activities
City officials clamp down on illegal street vendors at the night market.
Clamp down on the illegal camp with an official stamp!
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“The principal decided to clamp down on students using phones during class after catching someone ordering pizza in math.”
“The city will clamp down on illegal parking violations starting next month.”
“My mom clamped down on my gaming time after I played for 12 hours straight and forgot to eat dinner.”
“The company clamped down on excessive overtime to improve work-life balance.”
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