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control damage

[kənˈtroʊl ˈdæmɪdʒ]
noun/verb phrase
controlar danos
1. To limit or minimize the negative effects or consequences of a mistake, crisis, or harmful situation
The company tried to control damage after the product recall by issuing a public apology.
A empresa tentou controlar danos após o recall do produto emitindo um pedido de desculpas público.
2. In military or combat contexts, to limit casualties or losses
The commander made a strategic retreat to control damage to the troops.
O comandante fez uma retirada estratégica para controlar danos às tropas.
3. In gaming, to reduce incoming harm or negative effects during gameplay
Use defensive spells to control damage during the boss fight.
Use feitiços defensivos para controlar danos durante a luta contra o chefe.
NYC Slang
damage control
Synonyms
minimize damagelimit harmmitigate lossescontain fallout
Antonyms
escalate damageworsen situationamplify harm

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
controlar danos
Standard usage in business and general contexts
Portugal
controlar o estrago
Alternative phrasing more commonly used in European Portuguese
General Brazilian
minimizar prejuízos
Alternative term emphasizing financial or business losses

Related Idioms & Phrases

limit the bleeding
stop the bleeding
put out fires
crisis management
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