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to continue to have; to keep in existence, or not allow to become less: The army has been brought in to maintain order in the region. We have standards to maintain. Despite living in different countries, the two families have maintained close links. The film has maintained its position as the critics ' favourite for another year. Fewer examples.
1. : to keep in an existing state (as of repair, efficiency, or validity) : preserve from failure or decline. maintain machinery. 2. : to sustain against opposition or danger : uphold and defend. maintain a position. 3. : to continue or persevere in : carry on, keep up. couldn't maintain his composure. 4. a. : to support or provide for.
to continue to have; to keep in existence, or not allow to become less: The army has been brought in to maintain order in the region. We have standards to maintain. Despite living in different countries, the two families have maintained close links. The film has maintained its position as the critics ' favourite for another year. Fewer examples.
to keep in an appropriate condition, operation, or force; keep unimpaired: to maintain order; to maintain public highways. Synonyms: keep up. to keep in a specified state, position, etc.: to maintain a correct posture; to maintain good health. to affirm; assert; declare: He maintained that the country was going downhill. Synonyms: asseverate.
to continue to have; to keep in existence, or not allow to become less: The army has been brought in to maintain order in the region. We have standards to maintain. Despite living in different countries, the two families have maintained close links. The film has maintained its position as the critics ' favorite for another year. Fewer examples.
6 meanings: 1. to continue or retain; keep in existence 2. to keep in proper or good condition 3. to support a style of living.... Click for more definitions.
Maintain means to keep the same––keep steady, keep up, or keep going. Sure, you can ride your bike super fast on a flat surface, but it can be hard to maintain that speed, or keep the same speed, going up a hill. When you maintain a strict study schedule, you stick to it.
