How to Pronounce "crack down on"
expression
ˈkɹæk/ /ˈdaʊn/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
KRAK-down-AHN or KRAK-down-AWN
kɹˈæk/ /dˈaʊn/ /ˈɒn
kr-AK-down-ON
Definition
To take strong action to stop or control something bad or illegal, often used for governments or authorities trying to prevent crime or unwanted behavior.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɹæk/ /ˈdaʊn/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
British English
kɹˈæk/ /dˈaʊn/ /ˈɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KRAK-down-AHN or KRAK-down-AWN
UK
kr-AK-down-ON
Listen in Context
The government will crack down on illegal parking.
The police plan to crack down on drug dealers.
Schools have started to crack down on cheating during exams.
After so many complaints, the city decided to really crack down on noise at night.