noun
Uncommon
crackdown
KRAK-down
Crackdown (noun) means a sudden, strict effort to enforce rules or stop unwanted behavior. Example: “The city launched a crackdown on illegal parking.”
noun
1
A sudden, strict effort to enforce rules or stop unwanted behavior.
"The city launched a crackdown on illegal parking."
"There has been a crackdown on tax evasion this year."
How to use crackdown
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA tough, focused push to stop something through stricter enforcement.
Common pairings
crackdown on crime
government crackdown
security crackdown
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Word forms
- Plural
- crackdowns
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Etymology
A deverbal formed from crack down.
Rhymes for crackdown
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What does “crackdown” mean?
The word “crackdown” means a sudden, strict effort to enforce rules or stop unwanted behavior. In plain terms, a tough, focused push to stop something through stricter enforcement.
How do you pronounce “crackdown”?
“Crackdown” is pronounced KRAK-down (/ˈkɹækdaʊn/ in IPA).
How do you use “crackdown” in a sentence?
Here is “crackdown” used in a sentence: “The city launched a crackdown on illegal parking.”
What part of speech is “crackdown”?
“Crackdown” is a noun.
Is “crackdown” a common word?
“Crackdown” is an uncommon word in modern English.
