maintenance (/ˈmeɪn.tən.əns/)
noun · Intermediate · Daily Life
🔊 /ˈmeɪn.tən.əns/
Meaning
Meaning: keeping in good order
The work of keeping something in good condition by checking and repairing it.
Examples
🗣 Regular maintenance kept the old car running smoothly for far longer than anyone expected.
Etymology
From Old French ‘maintenir’ (to hold in the hand), from Latin ‘manu tenere’.
How & Where It’s Used
Used for buildings, machines, and systems that need ongoing care.
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Tags: home, work