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Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˈkrækˌdaʊn/ · UK /ˈkrækdaʊn/
crackdown means: Strong action taken suddenly to stop illegal or unacceptable behavior.
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Strong action taken suddenly to stop illegal or unacceptable behavior.
- The police launched a crackdown on theft.
- Several shops closed after the crackdown on illegal sales.
- Residents demanded a tougher crackdown on dangerous driving.
Questions about crackdown
What does crackdown mean?
Strong action taken suddenly to stop illegal or unacceptable behavior.
What is crackdown in other languages?
Türkçe: sert önlemler · Español: represión · Français: répression · Deutsch: hartes Durchgreifen · Italiano: giro di vite · 日本語: 取り締まり
How do you pronounce crackdown?
In American English /ˈkrækˌdaʊn/; in British English /ˈkrækdaʊn/.
How do you use crackdown in a sentence?
The police launched a crackdown on theft. Several shops closed after the crackdown on illegal sales.
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