damage control

Definitions

1. The limiting of damage resulting from an action when damage cannot be avoided.
   countable, uncountable
2. A department or group, as aboard a naval vessel, responsible for taking action to control damage caused by fire, collision, etc.
   countable, uncountable
3. Any efforts, as by a company or organization, to curtail losses, counteract unfavorable publicity, etc.
   countable, uncountable

Equivalents

Examples

“As news of the impending layoffs spread⟳ faster, the company finally began damage⟳ control⟳.”

“Across receptions and fringe events at the Conservative conference in Birmingham, MPs welcomed the U-turn but hinted further damage⟳ control⟳ was needed.”

“The platform’s CEO, Linda Yaccarino, attempted to do damage⟳ control⟳ after Musk’s Thursday post⟳, though she did not say⟳ his name⟳ or reference his tweet.”

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