B2 noun Neutro

maintenance

/ˈmeɪntənəns/

The process of keeping something in good condition through routine checks, repairs, and care. It also refers to the act of sustaining or continuing a particular state, belief, or relationship over time.

Exemplos

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1

Regular maintenance on your car can prevent expensive repairs later.

Routine servicing of a vehicle to avoid future costs.

2

The maintenance of international peace is the primary goal of the organization.

The act of preserving global harmony.

3

This old house is high maintenance; something always needs fixing.

This building requires a lot of work and attention.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
maintenance
Verb
maintain
Adjetivo
maintainable
Relacionado
maintainer
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Dica de memorização

Think of 'Mainten-ANCE'. To keep the 'Main' thing at a 'Ten' (perfection), you need 'Maintenance'.

Quiz rápido

The city council is responsible for the ________ of public parks and playgrounds.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: maintenance

Exemplos

1

Regular maintenance on your car can prevent expensive repairs later.

everyday

Routine servicing of a vehicle to avoid future costs.

2

The maintenance of international peace is the primary goal of the organization.

formal

The act of preserving global harmony.

3

This old house is high maintenance; something always needs fixing.

informal

This building requires a lot of work and attention.

4

Academic data maintenance involves ensuring the accuracy and security of the database.

academic

The systematic management of information quality.

5

The company allocated a large budget for the maintenance of its IT infrastructure.

business

Money set aside for keeping computer systems running.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
maintenance
Verb
maintain
Adjetivo
maintainable
Relacionado
maintainer

Colocações comuns

routine maintenance regularly scheduled upkeep
low maintenance requiring little work or attention
preventative maintenance work done to stop problems before they start
maintenance costs the expenses required for upkeep
building maintenance the care and repair of a structure

Frases Comuns

high maintenance

demanding a lot of time, money, or emotional effort

maintenance fee

a regular charge paid for the upkeep of a property

under maintenance

currently being repaired or updated

Frequentemente confundido com

maintenance vs sustenance

Sustenance refers to food and nourishment, while maintenance refers to the upkeep of objects or states.

maintenance vs maintaining

Maintaining is the gerund/participle form; maintenance is the formal abstract noun used for systems and processes.

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Notas de uso

Use this word when discussing both physical objects (like machinery or gardens) and abstract concepts (like standards, relationships, or laws). It implies a continuous or periodic action rather than a one-time fix.

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Erros comuns

Learners often misspell the word as 'maintainance' because of the verb 'maintain'. Remember that the 'ai' changes to 'e' in the noun form.

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Dica de memorização

Think of 'Mainten-ANCE'. To keep the 'Main' thing at a 'Ten' (perfection), you need 'Maintenance'.

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Origem da palavra

Derived from the Old French 'mantenance', coming from 'maintenir' which means to hold in the hand (main + tenir).

Padrões gramaticais

Uncountable noun when referring to the general concept of upkeep Followed by the preposition 'of' (e.g., the maintenance of order) Can be used as a noun adjunct (e.g., maintenance crew)
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Contexto cultural

In many English-speaking cultures, 'high maintenance' is a common idiomatic descriptor for a person who is difficult to please or requires expensive lifestyle choices.

Quiz rápido

The city council is responsible for the ________ of public parks and playgrounds.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: maintenance

Palavras relacionadas

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

for

A1

Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.

not

A1

A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

A1

A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.

he

A1

A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

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