Phrasal verb №168
clamp down on
/klæmp daʊn ɒn/
Meaning
To take strict action to stop or control something
Example
The police clamped down on illegal street racing.
The police clamped down on illegal street racing.
Examples with the phrasal verb clamp down on
The manager clamped down on unhelpful fees for students this term.
The manager clamped down on unhelpful fees for students this term.
The teacher will clamp down on phones in class from Monday.
The teacher will clamp down on phones in class from Monday.
The library will clamp down on people who keep books too long.
The library will clamp down on people who keep books too long.