damage controls

Noun

damage control (countable and uncountable, plural damage controls)

1. The limiting of damage resulting from an action when damage cannot be avoided.
2. A department or group, as aboard a naval vessel, responsible for taking action to control damage caused by fire, collision, etc.
3. (public relations) Any efforts, as by a company or organization, to curtail losses, counteract unfavorable publicity, etc.
   • As news of the impending layoffs spread faster, the company finally began damage control.