Usually means: Impose strict control or restrictions.
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  1. clamp down on: Merriam-Webster
  2. clamp down on: Wiktionary
  3. clamp down on: Dictionary.com
  4. clamp down on: TheFreeDictionary.com

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  1. clamp down on: Idioms

Definitions from Wiktionary (clamp down on)

verb:  (transitive, idiomatic) To take measures to stop (something); to put an end to (something); to exert tighter control of (something); to treat (someone or something) more harshly.

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