clamp down on

Verb

idiomatic transitive

(transitive, idiomatic) To take measures to stop something; to put an end to.

Japanese Meaning

（不正行為などを）止めるため、厳しく取り締まる / 違法行為や悪習慣に対して取り締まりを強化する

After receiving numerous complaints, the city council decided to clamp down on illegal street vending.

多数の苦情を受けて、市議会は違法な路上販売を取り締まることに決めた。

Sense（1）

(transitive, idiomatic) To take measures to stop something; to put an end to.

The government aims to clamp down on underage drinking.

clamps down on

（ present singular third-person ）

clamping down on

（ participle present ）

clamped down on

（ participle past ）

clamped down on

（ past ）