1. Actions taken to minimize or limit the negative consequences of a mistake, accident, or crisis
After the scandal, the company went into damage control mode.
Após o escândalo, a empresa entrou em modo de controle de danos.
2. Emergency measures taken to prevent further harm or loss
The PR team is doing damage control after the CEO's controversial statement.
A equipe de relações públicas está fazendo controle de danos após a declaração controversa do CEO.