crack down
US /kræk daʊn/
・UK /kræk daun/
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phr. v.Phrasal VerbTo act forcefully in order to reduce crime, etc.
The police intended to crack down on violent crime
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The World in 2021: five stories to watch out for | The Economist
- And in fragile democracies, autocratic leaders will use the excuse of COVID-19 to crack down on opposition, such as in Uganda, which is due to hold its presidential election in January.
And in fragile democracies, autocratic leaders will use the excuse of COVID-19 to crack down on opposition, such as in Uganda, which is due to hold its presidential election in January.
- …to crack down on opposition…
…to crack down on opposition…
UK and Germany sign trade and security treaty | BBC News
- This agreement to crack down on warehousing of smugglers' boats and engines, it would surprise people, perhaps, watching in Europe, Damien, that the police in Germany don't already have the powers to crack down on that.
This agreement to crack down on warehousing of smugglers' boats and engines, it would surprise people, perhaps, watching in Europe, Damien, that the police in Germany don't already have the powers to crack down on that.
- One of them is a pledge by the German government to, they would say as well, crack down on irregular migration and people smuggling.
One of them is a pledge by the German government to, they would say as well, crack down on irregular migration and people smuggling.
South Korea threatens consequences, sets deadline for striking doctors to return to work
- Police also warned they will crack down on any illegal acts doing a large-scale rally of doctors slated for next week.
Police also warned they will crack down on any illegal acts doing a large-scale rally of doctors slated for next week.
- Police also warn they will crack down on any illegal acts during a large-scale rally of doctors slated for next week.
Police also warn they will crack down on any illegal acts during a large-scale rally of doctors slated for next week.
10 Viral Moments That Changed the World
- Additionally, the MeToo movement has undeniably led to greater cultural awareness worldwide of assault and far more calls to crack down on it.
Additionally, the MeToo movement has undeniably led to greater cultural awareness worldwide of assault and far more calls to crack down on it.
- Additionally, the #MeToo movement has undeniably led to greater cultural awareness worldwide of assault and far more calls to crack down on it.
Additionally, the #MeToo movement has undeniably led to greater cultural awareness worldwide of assault and far more calls to crack down on it.
19 galaxies in never-before-seen detail | February 6, 2024
- If it reaches the house, many Republicans believe this bill does not crack down hard enough on illegal immigration.
If it reaches the house, many Republicans believe this bill does not crack down hard enough on illegal immigration.
- House Speaker Mike Johnson already proclaimed that this bill would be, quote, "dead on arrival" if it reaches the House, as many Republicans believe this bill does not crack down hard enough on illegal immigration.
House Speaker Mike Johnson already proclaimed that this bill would be, quote, "dead on arrival" if it reaches the House, as many Republicans believe this bill does not crack down hard enough on illegal immigration.
How TikTok Shop Became The Fastest Growing Social Media Shopping Platform
- Betting sellers is an area TikTok says it's working to crack down on.
Betting sellers is an area TikTok says it's working to crack down on.
- Betting sellers is an area TikTok says it's working to crack down on.
Betting sellers is an area TikTok says it's working to crack down on.
Is sugar the new cigarettes? Why you may see new warning labels
- And though a growing number of state laws are limiting local government control over food and nutrition, the Big Apple is just the latest to crack down on the sweet stuff.
And though a growing number of state laws are limiting local government control over food and nutrition, the Big Apple is just the latest to crack down on the sweet stuff.
- And though a growing number of state laws are limiting local government control over food and nutrition, the Big Apple is just the latest to crack down on the sweet stuff.
And though a growing number of state laws are limiting local government control over food and nutrition, the Big Apple is just the latest to crack down on the sweet stuff.
China's secret internment camps
- After that, the Chinese really started to crack down harder on the Uyghurs.
After that, the Chinese really started to crack down harder on the Uyghurs.
- After that, the Chinese really started to crack
down harder on the Uighurs.
After that, the Chinese really started to crack down harder on the Uighurs.
Death By China 2012 (with subtitles)
- I don't believe it's right to crack down on people for their religious views or their political expression or because they want to be in an association like the Falun Gong.
I don't believe it's right to crack down on people for their religious views or their political expression or because they want to be in an association like the Falun Gong.
- TO CRACK DOWN ON PEOPLE
TO CRACK DOWN ON PEOPLE
Democracy Crushed in China... Again | China Uncensored
- What are they going to do, crack down on these people?
What are they going to do, crack down on these people?
- crack down on these people?
crack down on these people?