Definitions

1. verb

to keep in a specified condition or state; to preserve

“She needs to maintain her car regularly to avoid costly repairs.”

2. verb

to continue to have or hold something

“He has been maintaining a blog for over five years now.”

3. verb

to support or defend an argument or opinion

“He needs to maintain his position in the debate with solid evidence.”

4. noun

something that is kept or preserved, especially a building or area

“The historic building is a notable example of the city’s cultural maintain.”

5. noun

a state of repair or condition, especially of a machine or vehicle

“The mechanic checked the car’s maintain and found some issues.”

6. noun

a body of troops, especially one that is not part of the main army

“The maintain of troops helped to secure the border.”