Meaning of damage control | Babel Free

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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