mitigate damage
[/ˈmɪtɪɡeɪt ˈdæmɪdʒ/]
verb phrase
mitigar danos
1. to take action to reduce the severity or extent of harm, injury, or negative consequences
The company implemented safety protocols to mitigate damage from the recall.
A empresa implementou protocolos de segurança para mitigar danos decorrentes do recall.
2. to lessen the impact of a disaster, loss, or adverse event
Quick response teams worked to mitigate damage after the flood.
Equipes de resposta rápida trabalharam para mitigar os danos após a enchente.
3. to minimize negative consequences in legal, financial, or reputational contexts
The PR team released a statement to mitigate damage to the brand's reputation.
A equipe de RP divulgou um comunicado para mitigar danos à reputação da marca.
This phrase is widely used in corporate, legal, and crisis management contexts in both the USA and Brazil. It reflects a proactive approach to managing negative situations and is particularly common in risk management, insurance, and public relations industries.
NYC Slang
damage control; limit the fallout
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