How to Pronounce "clamp down on"

expression

ˈkɫæmp/ /ˈdaʊn/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn

KLAMP-down-on

klˈæmp/ /dˈaʊn/ /ˈɒn

KLAMP-down-on

Definition

To take strict or strong action to stop something, especially something considered wrong or illegal.

American English

ˈkɫæmp/ /ˈdaʊn/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn

British English

klˈæmp/ /dˈaʊn/ /ˈɒn

KLAMP-down-on

The school decided to clamp down on cheating during exams.

The government promised to clamp down on illegal activities.

Police are trying to clamp down on street racing.

After several complaints, management decided to really clamp down on late arrivals.