crack down (Meaning)

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crack down (v)

repress or suppress (something regarded as undesirable)

The government announced plans to crack down on tax evasion with stricter penalties.
Law enforcement agencies are determined to crack down on drug trafficking in the region.
The school administration promised to crack down on bullying and harassment.
Authorities have vowed to crack down on illegal gambling operations in the city.
The company implemented new security measures to crack down on data breaches.
In response to rising crime rates, the police have decided to crack down on gang activity.
The mayor declared a crackdown on littering in public parks.
The restaurant industry faced a crackdown on health code violations.
The school board decided to crack down on cheating during exams.
The government announced a crackdown on corruption within its ranks.

repress or suppress (something regarded as undesirable)

suppress, subdue,quell, sit on, clamp down (on), squelch,repress, overcome, snuff (out), stifle

assist, aid, aid, back, support, assist, support, prop up, prop up,help

The government announced plans to crack down on tax evasion with stricter penalties.

Law enforcement agencies are determined to crack down on drug trafficking in the region.

The school administration promised to crack down on bullying and harassment.

Authorities have vowed to crack down on illegal gambling operations in the city.