crack·down 
/ˈkrækˌdaʊn/ noun
plural crack·downs /ˈkrækˌdaʊn/ noun [count] : a serious attempt to punish people for doing something that is not allowed : an increased effort to enforce a law or rule
▪ Companies that pollute are the target of a new crackdown. — often + on ▪ There's been a federal crackdown on smuggling in recent years. — see also crack down at 1crack
▪ Companies that pollute are the target of a new crackdown. — often + on ▪ There's been a federal crackdown on smuggling in recent years. — see also crack down at 1crack
