maintenance

Definition

  • noun: the act of maintaining something or someone
  • noun: the act of maintaining
  • often used before another noun
  • synonyms: sustenance, support, defense

Examples

  • a 'maintenance' worker [=a worker whose job is to keep property or equipment in good condition]

  • The building has suffered from years of poor 'maintenance'.

  • She works in the company's 'maintenance' department.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) off of any carrier in the gulf... Excuse me, miss. Sir, you can't leave that there. Hey, buddy! Twenty-four, I'm in the rotunda. I got a maintenance-- Eli, you all right? Keep moving, let's go, push. Get your security teams up. Mr. Speaker? Mr. Speaker? - Are you all right? (..)
    2013 White House Down