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Crackdown

🇬🇧 UK //ˈkrækˌdaʊn// 🇺🇸 US //ˈkrækˌdaʊn//

Meaning of Crackdown

A severe or strict action taken to stop undesirable behavior or impose control.

In simple words: A strict action to stop something bad.

Crackdown in a sentence

• The government announced a crackdown on tax evasion.
• Last year, there was a crackdown on illegal drug use in schools.
• The police initiated a crackdown to reduce street violence.
• A crackdown on corrupt practices was promised by the new administration.
• Citizens welcomed the crackdown on environmental violations by businesses.

How to use Crackdown

Used in formal contexts, often in discussions about law enforcement or government actions. Not typically used in casual conversation.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of a criminal being cracked down upon like a nut being crushed.

Related words

Collocations with Crackdown

• government crackdown
• effective crackdown
• major crackdown
• police crackdown
• crackdown on crime

Synonyms for Crackdown

• repression
• suppression
• crack
• intervention
• sanction

Common mistakes with Crackdown

• Confusing with 'crackdown on' which means to take action against something.
• Using it as a verb instead of a noun.
• Assuming it only refers to police actions, not considering other contexts.

Frequently asked questions about Crackdown

What does Crackdown mean?

A strict action to stop something bad.

What is the definition of Crackdown?

A severe or strict action taken to stop undesirable behavior or impose control.

How do you use Crackdown in a sentence?

The government announced a crackdown on tax evasion.

Can you give another example of Crackdown?

Last year, there was a crackdown on illegal drug use in schools.

What are synonyms for Crackdown?

Common alternatives include repression, suppression, crack, intervention, sanction.

What words go with Crackdown?

It commonly pairs with government crackdown, effective crackdown, major crackdown, police crackdown, crackdown on crime.

What are common mistakes when using Crackdown?

Confusing with 'crackdown on' which means to take action against something. Using it as a verb instead of a noun. Assuming it only refers to police actions, not considering other contexts.

How do you pronounce Crackdown?

US: //ˈkrækˌdaʊn//, UK: //ˈkrækˌdaʊn//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is Crackdown formal or informal?

"Crackdown" is formal, so it fits professional, business, or academic conversations.

When should I use Crackdown?

Used in formal contexts, often in discussions about law enforcement or government actions. Not typically used in casual conversation.