crack down on
US /kræk daʊn ɑn/
UK /kræk daʊn ɑn/
1.
hard optreden tegen, streng optreden tegen
to start dealing with bad or illegal behavior in a more severe way
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The police are going to crack down on speeding in residential areas.
De politie gaat hard optreden tegen te hard rijden in woonwijken.
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The government plans to crack down on tax evasion.
De regering is van plan hard op te treden tegen belastingontduiking.