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KRAKD-own/ˈkrækdaʊn/

A crackdown is strong official action to stop crime or unwanted behaviour: a crackdown on fake diplomas. Clampdown is a twin. Campaign is wider and not always punitive. Undercover films trigger a crackdown. One word, not crack down (that is the verb).

Meaning

Strong official action to stop a crime or unwanted behaviour.

Examples

• “A crackdown on fake diplomas followed the undercover film.”
• “The crackdown on parking did not touch the hospital shift workers fairly.”

Good to know

a crackdown on. Verb: crack down on (two words). Close: a clampdown. Wider: a campaign. News: police / regulator crackdown. Not a gentle reminder.

Near in meaning

clampdown

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