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

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 notes

In plain EnglishA tough, focused push to stop something through stricter enforcement.

Common pairings

crackdown on crime government crackdown security crackdown

Word forms

crackdowns plural

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Etymology

Deverbal from crack down.

Rhymes for crackdown

smackdown

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Frequently asked questions

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.