"To limit the damage" means to take actions or measures in order to minimize or reduce the negative consequences or harm caused by a certain situation or event. Full definition
It is characteristic of a type of forest that is playing a big role in limiting the damage from human carbon emissions: a recovering forest. (nytimes.com)
When judges, mediators, and parents make decisions that give paramount consideration to the welfare of the vulnerable young child, they can limit the damage caused by divorce and separation. (peterhaiman.com)
That means designing a financial strategy that focuses less on growth and more on income — and which can limit the damage done by sinking markets. (humbledollar.com)