damage control

countable uncountable

Japanese Meaning

海軍船舶において、火災や衝突などによる被害を抑制・管理するための部門またはグループ

After the collision, the ship's damage control crew worked through the night to seal leaks and extinguish fires.

衝突後、艦の損傷対処班は夜通し浸水箇所を封鎖し、火災の消火にあたった。

Sense（1）

Sense（2）

(public relations) Any efforts, as by a company or organization, to curtail losses, counteract unfavorable publicity, etc.

As news of the impending layoffs spread faster, the company finally began damage control.

damage controls

（ plural ）