English Explanatory Dictionary

clamp down on

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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

Word forms

clamp down on clamps down on clamping down on clamped down on

Related words

clamp off

Derived words

clampdown
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