damage control

• Mesures prises pour limiter ou réparer les conséquences négatives d'une erreur, d'un accident ou d'une situation défavorable, notamment dans le domaine des affaires ou des relations publiques.

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.

   limitation des dégâts

   • 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.