damage control

Definitions

1. 1

   The limiting of damage resulting from an action when damage cannot be avoided.

2. 2

   A department or group, as aboard a naval vessel, responsible for taking action to control…

   A department or group, as aboard a naval vessel, responsible for taking action to control damage caused by fire, collision, etc.

3. 3

   Any efforts, as by a company or organization, to curtail losses, counteract unfavorable…

   Any efforts, as by a company or organization, to curtail losses, counteract unfavorable publicity, etc.

   • 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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