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

  • (..) - Why? Well, his name's all over these permits I just pulled to, uh, map the tunnels under Gotham. That's MTA maintenance, uh, sewer construction, couple of other things. Where did you get to with the tunnel searches? Remind me to tell detail to keep hotheads out. (..)
    2012 The Dark Knight Rises