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

  • (..) No. You and Ash... take the main air lock. Parker, Lambert, you cover up that maintenance opening, please. - I'm at the firstjunction. - Dallas, I'm right here. - Parker? - Yeah? - Lambert? (..)
    1979 Alien