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crack down
verb
- to take severe measures (against); become stricter (with)
noun
- severe or repressive measures
Idioms and Phrases
Act more forcefully to regulate, repress, or restrain. For example, The police cracked down on speeding . [1930s]Example Sentences
The letter also said digital ID could "transform public services" by making it easier to access the NHS, tailoring education and cracking down on benefits fraud.
In recent years the FA has cracked down on tragedy chanting and racist and homophobic chanting.
More details on plans to only add people who are "fit and well" to surgery waiting lists and crack down on missed appointments are expected to be revealed on Monday.
What, will the president next crack down on foreign athletes in the name of fostering American talent?
A Department of Health and Social Care spokesperson said government was committed to turning the tide on obesity, taking bold action to crack down on child-targeted junk food advertising on TV and online.
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