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

  • (..) One of the longest flights in the world. He makes it every two weeks. He must be flying private, then. SAITO: Not if there were unexpected maintenance with his plane. ARTHUR: It would have to be a . - Why's that? On a , the pilot's up top... ...the first-class cabin's in the nose, (..)
    2010 Inception