crackdown

a period when the police or government take strong action against people who break laws, especially those relating to drugs and crime

represión, acción fuerte contra delincuentes

• a crackdown on something

Collocations crackdown on drugs · crackdown on crime

• There has been a police crackdown on drug dealers in the city.

  Ha habido una represión policial contra los traficantes de drogas en la ciudad.

a period when a company or organization introduces strict rules to deal with problems, especially those related to work discipline or safety

estrictas medidas de control

• a crackdown on something

Collocations crackdown on absenteeism · crackdown on corruption

• The company is planning a crackdown on late arrivals.

  La empresa está planeando medidas estrictas contra los retrasos en la llegada.