maintenance
ˈmeɪntənəns
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Definition of maintenance - Reverso English Dictionary

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Noun

1.
upkeepTECH.actions to keep machines or systems workingTECH.
  • Regular maintenance of the car is essential.
repair servicing upkeep
2.
financeUKfinancial support given regularly to someoneUK
  • He pays maintenance to his ex-wife every month.
alimony support
3.
biologyTECH.natural process keeping an organism aliveTECH.
  • Cell maintenance is vital for health.
conservation preservation upkeep
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Expressions with maintenance

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regular planned work that keeps equipment or systems in good condition
The elevator will be unavailable during routine maintenance this afternoon.
basic services to keep something operational
The factory is under care and maintenance until production resumes.
tasks involved in keeping something clean and functional
He is responsible for the cleaning and maintenance of the equipment.
person responsible for upkeep of equipment
The maintenance man ensures all machines are in working order.
planned timetable listing when regular care or repairs will be done
The technician checked the maintenance schedule before servicing the elevator.
people who keep buildings and equipment in good condition
The maintenance staff repaired the broken elevator quickly.

Origin of maintenance

Old French, maintenir (to keep in position)

Terms with maintenance included in their meaning

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maintenance
tend and care for plants in an outdoor plot
maintenance
act of fixing something damaged or broken
maintenance
perform maintenance on a machine or vehicle
maintenance
put oil into a machine or engine
structure
simple structure for boat maintenance
occupation
individual involved in building maintenance
automobile
maintenance and cleaning of a car
oral health
maintenance and treatment of teeth and gums

Examples of maintenance in a sentence

  • He is responsible for the maintenance of the computer systems.
  • The court ordered him to provide maintenance for his children.
  • She relies on maintenance from her family to cover expenses.
  • Proper maintenance of cells ensures longevity.
  • Genetic maintenance is crucial for survival.

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  1. French:entretien, pension alimentaire, ...
  2. German:Wartung, Unterhalt, ...
  3. Italian:manutenzione, mantenimento, ...
  4. Spanish:mantenimiento, pensión alimenticia, ...
  5. Portuguese:manutenção, pensão, ...
  6. Chinese:维护, 赡养费, ...
  7. Japanese:メンテナンス, 養育費, ...
  8. Arabic:صِيَانَة, نَفَقة, ...
  9. Hebrew:תַּחְזוּקָה, מְזוֹנוֹת, ...
  10. Russian:техническое обслуживание, алименты, ...
  11. Ukrainian:технічне обслуговування, аліменти, ...
  12. Hindi:रखरखाव, भरण-पोषण, ...
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