clamp something on somebody

clamp something on somebody
ˈclamp sth on sb derived
(especially NAmE) to force sb to accept sth such as a restriction or law

The army

clamped a curfew on

the city.

Main entry:clampderived

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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