maintain
US /meɪnˈteɪn/
verb Foundation · A2 Công nghệ & kỹ thuật Giới từ & trạng từ (Part 5, 6)
Definition
keep in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g
Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.
Examples
Technicians maintain the equipment regularly to prevent unexpected breakdowns in production.
Word Family
Synonyms
- preservea domain that seems to be specially reserved for someone
- sustainlengthen or extend in duration or space
- servicework done by one person or group that benefits another
Collocations
- Easy maintain good healthto keep in good condition or preserve regarding good health
- Medium maintain equipment regularlyto keep in good condition or preserve regarding equipment regularly
- Hard maintain strict fiscal disciplineto keep in good condition or preserve regarding strict fiscal discipline
- Very Hard maintain composure under hostile questioningto keep in good condition or preserve regarding composure under hostile questioning
- Medium properly maintaineddescribing properly maintained (in the right manner)
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