Meaning Of The Word Crack down

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crack down
phrasal verb: If people in authority crack down on a group of people, they become stricter in making the group obey rules or laws.

crack down in American English
to take severe or stern measures, esp. in enforcing obedience to laws or regulations

crack down in British English
noun: severe or repressive measures
verb: to take severe measures (against); become stricter (with)

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