crack down on — to take strict action to enforce laws or rules; to deal with something severely
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: to take strict action to enforce laws or rules; to deal with something severely
Pronunciation (IPA): /kræk daʊn ɑːn/
Korean meaning: 엄중 단속하다, 강력히 탄압하다, 엄격히 처리하다
Korean pronunciation: **크랙** 다운 온
Example Sentences
- The school decided to crack down on students who bring energy drinks, because apparently caffeine is more dangerous than homework stress.
- The mayor promised to crack down on noise pollution, starting with his own snoring.
- The police are cracking down on speeding drivers in this area.
crack down on
NOUN//kræk daʊn ɑːn//
to take strict action to enforce laws or rules; to deal with something severely
to take strict action to enforce laws or rules; to deal with something severely
Track down the truth, never back down!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
crack은 원래 '갈라지다, 부러뜨리다'는 뜻에서 '강력히 행동하다'라는 의미로 확장되었고, down은 '아래로, 완전히'라는 강조 의미를 더해 '완전히 억압하다'는 뜻이 되었습니다.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The school decided to crack down on students who bring energy drinks, because apparently caffeine is more dangerous than homework stress.”
“The mayor promised to crack down on noise pollution, starting with his own snoring.”
“The police are cracking down on speeding drivers in this area.”
“The company decided to crack down on employees using social media during work hours.”
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