maintaining (B1)
verb
Pronunciation: /meɪnˈteɪnɪŋ/
Definition
Keeping something in good condition, in working order, or at a certain level.
Examples
Regular servicing is essential for maintaining the car's performance.
The government is committed to maintaining peace and stability in the region.
She found it difficult maintaining her focus during the long lecture.
How to Use maintaining
- maintain something (collocation)
- To keep something in its current state or condition. — "We need to maintain the equipment regularly."
- maintain that (collocation)
- To state or assert that something is true. — "He maintained that he was not guilty."
- maintain a balance (collocation)
- To keep two or more things in the correct proportions or relationship. — "It's hard to maintain a balance between work and personal life."
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