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The definition of a clampdown is a forcing or enforcing of limits.

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An example of a clampdown is a parent putting locks on their teenager's doors and windows to keep them from sneaking out while they're grounded.

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a clamping down; repression or suppression, as in censoring

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An imposing of restrictions or controls: “Advertisers and broadcasters would raise howls of protest against any strong clampdown” (Wall Street Journal).

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