Maintaining

Pronunciation: /meɪnˈteɪnɪŋ/

Maintaining (verb)

  1. to keep something in good condition by checking and fixing it regularly.
  2. to continue something without changing it.
  3. to say that something is true and support it with reasons.

Examples

  • She is maintaining her car to ensure it runs smoothly.
  • They are maintaining the garden to keep it beautiful.

Common collocations: maintain a vehicle, maintain a building, regularly maintain, maintain consistency, maintain a schedule

Synonyms of Maintaining

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Maintaining

  • when discussing care or attention
  • when discussing ongoing support or presence