to take strong action to stop something harmful or illegal
腐敗に対して厳しい措置を取る (fuhai ni taishite kibishii sochi o toru)
"The new government promised to clamp down on corruption across all departments."
"新しい政府は、すべての部門で腐敗に対して厳しい措置を取ることを約束しました。" (Atarashii seifu wa, subete no bumon de fuhai ni taishite kibishii sochi o toru koto o yakusoku shimashita.)
to pay too much for something
to officially agree to work or collaborate with someone
to contact someone when you need assistance
to make someone understand your emotions or point of view
to take action to protect from sudden changes or risks
to make emotions or problems less rough or intense
