take strict action against
The school decided to clamp down on cheating after several students were caught.
clamp down on — 2 meanings
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suppress expression
The government was widely criticized for clamping down on independent journalism.
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1. take strict action against
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to start dealing with something much more strictly, especially to stop bad or illegal behavior.
The school decided to clamp down on cheating after several students were caught.
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to limit or suppress the expression of opinions, ideas, or dissent, especially in a way that restricts freedom or open debate.
The government was widely criticized for clamping down on independent journalism.
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