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
