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limit harm

[ˈlɪmɪt hɑːrm]
verb phrase
limitar o dano
1. To take action to reduce or minimize the negative consequences or damage caused by something
The company implemented new safety measures to limit harm to workers.
A empresa implementou novas medidas de segurança para limitar o dano aos trabalhadores.
2. To contain or restrict the extent of injury, loss, or adverse effects
Early intervention can help limit harm in cases of substance abuse.
A intervenção precoce pode ajudar a limitar o dano em casos de abuso de substâncias.
Synonyms
minimize damagereduce harmmitigate injurycontain damagerestrict adverse effects
Antonyms
cause harmincrease damageaggravate injuryworsen conditions

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
limitar o dano
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
reduzir o prejuízo
Alternative phrasing emphasizing loss or damage
São Paulo
minimizar os danos
Common in business and technical contexts
Portugal
limitar os prejuízos
Standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

damage control
nip it in the bud
stop the bleeding
cut your losses
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