Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

clamp-down

noun
/ˈklæmp daʊn/
Definition
A strict or forceful regulation or restriction.
Examples
  • The government announced a clamp-down on illegal fishing activities in the region.
  • There was a clamp-down on excessive spending in the department.
  • The school implemented a clamp-down on bullying following several reports.
Meaning
The act of enforcing limitations or controls, often in response to a perceived problem or issue.
Synonyms
  • crackdown
  • restriction
  • control
  • regulation
  • curtailment