aufrecht|erhalten
Translation
to maintain, to uphold, to sustain
Examples
Wir müssen die Ordnung aufrechterhalten.
We must maintain order.
Er erhielt seinen Anspruch aufrecht.
He upheld his claim.
Es ist schwer, die Motivation aufrechtzuerhalten.
It is hard to sustain motivation.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.acc)) to maintain/uphold sth. The company wants to maintain its good reputation.
Similar Words
Synonyms: beibehalten, wahren, bewahren; Antonyms: aufgeben (to give up)
Etymology
Composed of 'aufrecht' (upright) and 'erhalten' (to keep, maintain). Literally, it means 'to keep something upright'.
Memory Tips
Picture physically 'keeping' ('erhalten') something 'upright' ('aufrecht') so it doesn't fall over. Apply this image to abstract concepts like order, contact, or motivation.