damage control
"Damage control" involves strategies to minimize the negative impact of adverse events, whether in public relations, management, or on naval vessels.
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Definition
B2Public Relations
(business)Efforts made to minimize harm to reputation or public image after a damaging event.
Example
- The company's quick response to the scandal was a textbook example of damage control.
B2Management
(business)Actions taken to limit the negative effects of a situation or incident.
Example
- The team focused on damage control to handle the project's unexpected issues.
C1Nautical
(technical)A department or group responsible for managing and controlling damage caused by fire, collision, or other incidents on a naval vessel.
Example
- The damage control team quickly sealed the breach to prevent flooding.
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