maintain
/meɪnˈteɪn/maintain
VERBDefinition of maintain
If you maintain something, you keep it at the same level.
Example: Who's more likely to maintain the status quo?
If you maintain something, you say or write that it's a fact.
Example: Ford maintains the cars are safe.
If you maintain a machine, you keep it working well and fix it when it breaks.
Example: There was lots of money to buy the machines, but no money was available to maintain them.
maintain
EXAMPLESExamples of maintain
Who's more likely to maintain the status quo?
Example sentenceUN forces will be used to help maintain stability in the area after the war.
Example sentenceFord maintains the cars are safe.
Example sentenceThey have all hired lawyers and all three maintain their innocence.
Example sentenceThere was lots of money to buy the machines, but no money was available to maintain them.
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