| Level | B2 |
|---|---|
| Kind | verb |
| Front | maintain |
| IPA | /meɪnˈteɪn / verb [transitive] |
| Back | sürdürmek; korumak; sağlamak |
| Back 2 | maintain (verb) /meɪnˈteɪn
/ verb [transitive]
1 to
make sth continue at the same level, standard, etc.
sürdürmek; korumak; sağlamak
We need to maintain the quality of our
goods but not increase the price.
to maintain law and order
to maintain a constant temperature
2 to
keep sth in good condition by checking and repairing it regularly
bakımını
yapmak
to maintain a road/building/machine
The house is large and expensive to
maintain.
3 to
keep saying that sth is true even when others disagree or do not believe it
iddia
etmek
I still maintain that I was right to sack
him.
She has always maintained her innocence.
4 to
support sb with your own money
bakmak;
bakımını
sağlamak
He has to maintain a child from his
previous marriage.
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