attenuate repercussions
[/əˈtɛnjueɪt rɪˈpɜrkəʃənz/]
verb phrase
atenuar repercussões
1. To reduce the severity, intensity, or negative effects of consequences that result from an action or event
The company implemented a crisis management plan to attenuate the repercussions of the product recall.
A empresa implementou um plano de gerenciamento de crise para atenuar as repercussões do recall do produto.
2. To diminish or lessen the impact or extent of unfavorable outcomes or side effects
Early intervention can help attenuate the repercussions of economic downturns on small businesses.
A intervenção precoce pode ajudar a atenuar as repercussões das recessões econômicas nas pequenas empresas.
This phrase is commonly used in Brazilian corporate, political, and media contexts when discussing crisis management, public relations strategies, and organizational responses to negative events. In American English, it's prevalent in business, legal, and diplomatic discourse. The concept reflects the importance placed on managing negative consequences in both cultures' professional environments.
NYC Slang
dial down the fallout / take the edge off the mess
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