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clamp·down

(klămp′doun′)
n.
An imposing of restrictions or controls: "Advertisers and broadcasters would raise howls of protest against any strong clampdown" (Wall Street Journal).
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crack•down

(ˈkrækˌdaʊn)

n.
the severe or stern enforcement of laws or regulations.
[1930–35, Amer.]
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Noun 1. clampdown - sudden restriction on an activity
restriction, limitation - an act of limiting or restricting (as by regulation)
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clampdown

noun
Sudden punitive action:
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Translations

clampdown

[ˈklæmpdaʊn] N → restricción f (on de) → prohibición f (on en)
Collins Spanish Dictionary - Complete and Unabridged 8th Edition 2005 © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1971, 1988 © HarperCollins Publishers 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 2000, 2003, 2005

clampdown

[ˈklæmpdaʊn] n
there has been a clampdown on ... → une action ferme a été lancée contre ...
Collins English/French Electronic Resource. © HarperCollins Publishers 2005

clampdown

n → Schlag m → (on gegen); he ordered a clampdown on the porn merchants → er hat dafür gesorgt, dass es den Pornohändlern an den Kragen ging (inf); the clampdown has made tax evasion almost impossible → das harte Durchgreifen hat Steuerhinterziehung fast unmöglich gemacht
Collins German Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged 7th Edition 2005. © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1980 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1997, 1999, 2004, 2005, 2007

clampdown

[ˈklæmpˌdaʊn] n → stretta
a clampdown on sth/sb → un giro di vite a qc/qn
Collins Italian Dictionary 1st Edition © HarperCollins Publishers 1995
References in periodicals archive ?
Occupied Kashmir is facing unprecedented clampdown since August 05 when Narendra Modi-led communal government revoked the special status of the territory by abrogating Article 370 of the Indian Constitution.
Schools open in IoK, students stay away
The communication blockade and security clampdown, the alleged detention of political leaders and restrictions on media to report has created an information black hole in Jammu and Kashmir, a region which has witnessed serious human rights violations in the past."
Amnesty asks India to end to deliberate silencing of voices in IOK - Press Release issued by Kashmir Media Service
Activists, however, decried the UAE bestowing the award on Modi as he pursues a clampdown on the Himalayan region, saying it only gives cover to India amid the Kashmir crackdown.
Modi gets top UAE honour amid Kashmir crisis
Clampdown The visits, as part of HMRC's Tobacco Taskforce activity, led to the seizures of suspected illegal tobacco and alcohol products from 10 premises.
50,000 illicit cigarettes are seized during raids
Summary: New Delhi, Aug 10 (ANI) The Congress Working Committee on Saturday expressed "serious concern" over the situation in Jammu and Kashmir including "reports of clampdown and news blackout" and urged the government to allow a delegation of political parties to visit the state.
CWC asks govt to allow political parties to visit J-K
Indian security forces have arrested more than 500 people since New Delhi imposed a communications blackout and security clampdown in divided Kashmir, where people remained holed up in their homes for a fourth day.
India arrests hundreds as Pakistan cuts rail link; KASHMIR
'You cannot clampdown on them and it is important for you to recognise our rights as yours was recognised.
#RevolutionIsNow Protest: Buhari Taking Us Back To 1948 a Falana
The clampdown began in the early hours of Monday when Indian authorities said they were imposing restrictions on public movement and shutting all educational institutions in the main Srinagar city.
Kashmir goes dark as phone lines, internet suspended in widening clampdown
Battambang provincial police chief Uch Sokhon said police will continue the clampdown.
Battambang police impound 16 modified motorbikes
Clampdown patrol night and "This in itself would not be an issue, however many of the youths are drinking which leads to antisocial behaviour occurring.
Crime blitz is paying off
Traffic police yesterday vowed to continue the tough clampdown on violators.
Vow to crack down on traffic violations

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