maintenance
Translation
maintenance, upkeep, servicing
Examples
The car needs regular maintenance.
The car needs regular maintenance.
The building is closed for maintenance.
The building is closed for maintenance.
Grammar Patterns
maintenance ((on sth.)) the process of keeping something in good condition They are performing maintenance on the bridge.
((a type of)) maintenance a specific kind of upkeep The car requires routine maintenance.
Similar Words
Synonyms: upkeep, care, servicing, preservation
Etymology
From Old French 'maintenance', from the verb 'maintenir', meaning 'to hold in the hand, to support'.
Memory Tips
Think of the 'main' task is to 'contain' or hold things together in good order. It's the action of keeping something in its existing state.