crisis management

American  

noun

1. the techniques used, as by an employer or government, to avert or deal with strikes, riots, violence, or other crisis situations.

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Other Word Forms

• crisis manager
  noun

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Etymology

Origin of crisis management

First recorded in 1960–65

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Example Sentences

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crisis management

So after the lettuce war room came the other half of crisis management: talking to people.

From Salon ● Sep. 13, 2026

Financial institutions invested heavily in geographically dispersed operations, redundant technology, resilient communications, crisis management and recovery planning.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026

Asked whether Leonard had an endorsement deal, Daktronics pointed Torre to a crisis management firm whose spokesman said, “My understanding is Daktronics doesn’t have a deal with Kawhi right now.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 7, 2026

"That said, there has been an increase in 'normal' trade too," said Martin Kelly of crisis management firm EOS Risk Group.

From BBC ● Jun. 23, 2026

We here in Washington must move away from crisis management, and we must establish clear goals for the future, immediate and the distant future, which will let us work together and not in conflict.

From State of the Union Address by Jimmy Carter

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