clamp down on
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Meaning
clamp down on (third-person singular simple present clamps down on, present participle clamping down on, simple past and past participle clamped down on)
(transitive, idiomatic) To take measures to stop (something); to put an end to.
The government aims to clamp down on underage drinking.
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At the time, a clamp down on online crime was the justification for targeting youths simply seen with a laptop or an expensive phone or similar device.
Although very few details of this alleged con have been released, officials said it was important at the current time to clamp down on any attempts by people trying to take advantage of this uncertain period and people’s vulnerability.
A big problem for politicians is that it will be hard to clamp down on PBMs because there’s no one to replace them.
Current and former WWE wrestlers and personalities respond to the company's decision to clamp down on their YouTube and Twitch channels.
Deputy Assistant Commissioner Matt Twist, the Met's lead for Covid-19 response, said: 'This approach does not mean that other areas of London will see a reduction in existing patrols to clamp down on rule breaking.
Fines of to £10,000 for those organising illegal raves in England will come into force on Friday as authorities clamp down on the unlawful gatherings.