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

  • (..) - Wait, where'd they go? - You know, if I wanted to avoid surveillance... because I was doing something illegal, which I never have, I would use the maintenance tunnel B. Which would put them out... right there. Look at you, junior detective. You know, I think you'd actually How dare you. (..)
    2016 Zootopia