crackdown · noun
Sens et exemples
Une action ferme des autorités pour mettre fin à un comportement jugé inacceptable.
The government announced a crackdown on illegal dumping near the river.
During the crackdown, inspectors visited dozens of businesses without warning.
Critics said the crackdown punished minor offences while ignoring larger problems.
Formes
- crackdown singular
- crackdowns plural