What does Damage Control mean?
Actions taken to limit the damaging effects of an accident, error, or problematic situation, especially regarding public image.
After the data breach was discovered, the PR team immediately shifted into damage control mode.
Damage Control in German, French, Spanish and Italian
GermanSchadensbegrenzung
Maßnahmen zur Begrenzung von Rufschädigungen nach einem Vorfall.
FrenchLimitation des dégâts
also Contrôle des dommages
Actions rapides pour minimiser l'impact d'une mauvaise nouvelle.
SpanishControl de daños
Esfuerzos para mitigar las consecuencias negativas de una crisis de imagen.
ItalianContenimento dei danni
also Controllo dei danni
Interventi d'urgenza per limitare gli effetti di uno scandalo o errore.
Common phrases with Damage Control
- perform damage control
- engage in damage control
- immediate damage control
- strategy damage control
Synonyms and opposites for Damage Control
- Synonym Reputation management (reactive)
- Synonym Crisis mitigation