How to Pronounce "clamp down"
expression
ˈkɫæmp/ /ˈdaʊn
KLAMP-down
klˈæmp/ /dˈaʊn
KLAMP-DOWN
Definition
To take strong action to stop or control something, especially something undesirable or illegal.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɫæmp/ /ˈdaʊn
British English
klˈæmp/ /dˈaʊn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KLAMP-down
UK
KLAMP-DOWN
Listen in Context
The government decided to clamp down on illegal street racing.
The school will clamp down on cheating during exams.
Police are planning to clamp down on drunk driving this weekend.
After several incidents, the company had to clamp down on late arrivals.