damage control

English

Noun

damage control (countable and uncountable, plural damage controls)

  1. (nautical) A department or group, as aboard a naval vessel, responsible for taking action to control damage caused by fire, collision, etc.
  2. (public relations) Any efforts, as by a company or organisation, to curtail losses, counteract unfavorable publicity, etc.

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