clamped down (on) (Meaning)

clamped down (on)

to try harder to punish (people who are doing something that is not legal or proper), to work harder to stop (a crime)

The government clamped down on corruption, arresting numerous officials.
The school administration clamped down on tardiness, imposing stricter consequences.
The police clamped down on illegal street racing, increasing patrols and issuing more tickets.
The company clamped down on overtime, reducing employee workloads and improving morale.
The health department clamped down on unsanitary restaurants, shutting down several establishments for violations.
The park authorities clamped down on littering, imposing fines and increasing trash receptacles.
The teacher clamped down on cheating, implementing stricter testing procedures and surveillance.
The association clamped down on professional misconduct, revoking licenses and issuing suspensions.
The city council clamped down on noise pollution, limiting construction hours and imposing fines for violations.
The organization clamped down on sexual harassment, creating a stricter reporting system and providing employee training.

to try harder to punish (people who are doing something that is not legal or proper), to work harder to stop (a crime)

put down, quelled, cracked down (on),suppressed, subdued, slapped down, sat on, squelched, wiped out, put out

propped up, helped, aided,supported, assisted, backed, whipped (up), encouraged, promoted, forwarded

The government clamped down on corruption, arresting numerous officials.

The school administration clamped down on tardiness, imposing stricter consequences.

The police clamped down on illegal street racing, increasing patrols and issuing more tickets.

The company clamped down on overtime, reducing employee workloads and improving morale.