Clampdown (Noun)
Meaning
Sudden restriction on an activity.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The government's clampdown on social media has sparked widespread outrage among citizens who feel their freedom of expression is being curtailed.
- The city's clampdown on street vending has left many entrepreneurs without a livelihood.
- A clampdown on private universities has been imposed by the government in an effort to curb substandard education.
- The company's clampdown on in-office gossip has resulted in a much more productive work environment.
- The police force's clampdown on speeding has reduced the number of accidents on highways by a significant margin.