Maintaining: meaning, definitions and examples
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maintaining
[ meɪnˈteɪnɪŋ ]
keep
To keep something in good condition by making repairs, correcting problems, etc.
Synonyms
keep up, preserve, sustain, uphold
Examples of usage
- He has spent his life maintaining the family fortune.
- She struggled to maintain her balance.
- I am trying to maintain a positive attitude.
- The company has a policy of maintaining high standards of customer service.
- We need to maintain the equipment regularly to avoid breakdowns.
continue
To continue to have; to keep in existence, or not allow to become less.
Synonyms
continue, keep up, persist, retain
Examples of usage
- She was unable to maintain her high level of performance.
- He maintained his innocence throughout the trial.
- We need to maintain our focus on the end goal.
- The organization aims to maintain its reputation for excellence.
Translations
Translations of the word "maintaining" in other languages:
🇵🇹 manutenção
🇮🇳 रखरखाव
🇩🇪 Wartung
🇮🇩 pemeliharaan
🇺🇦 підтримка
🇵🇱 utrzymanie
🇯🇵 維持
🇫🇷 maintien
🇪🇸 mantenimiento
🇹🇷 bakım
🇰🇷 유지
🇸🇦 صيانة
🇨🇿 údržba
🇸🇰 údržba
🇨🇳 维护
🇸🇮 vzdrževanje
🇮🇸 viðhald
🇰🇿 құрылымды сақтау
🇬🇪 შენარჩუნება
🇦🇿 saxlama
🇲🇽 mantenimiento
Word origin
The word 'maintain' originated from the Old French word 'maintenir', which is derived from the Latin word 'manu tenere' meaning 'to hold in the hand'. Over time, the meaning evolved to include the idea of keeping or preserving something. The word has been used in English since the 14th century in various contexts related to support, care, and continuation.
See also: maintain, maintained, maintenance, unmaintained.