damage control

• Maßnahmen, die ergriffen werden, um die negativen Folgen eines Fehlers, eines Unfalls oder einer ungünstigen Situation zu begrenzen oder wiedergutzumachen, besonders in der Wirtschaft oder in der Öffentlichkeitsarbeit.

Actions taken to minimize or repair the negative consequences of a mistake, accident, or unfavorable situation, especially in business or public relations.

1. Limiting negative consequencesB2formal

   Actions taken to minimize the negative impact of a mistake, accident, or crisis.

   Schadensbegrenzung

   • The company's PR team went into damage control after the product recall.
   • Politicians often practice damage control after a scandal.
   • The manager's priority was damage control to protect the brand's reputation.