maintaining

mayn-TAYN-ing/meɪnˈteɪnɪŋ/

2 meanings of maintaining

1
verb
Present participle of maintain. Use this -ing form for an action happening now or as a noun.
The crew is maintaining the bridge so drivers stay safe.
Maintaining good habits over time takes real effort.
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2
noununcountable
The work of keeping something in good shape so it keeps working.
Like taking care of a bike so it keeps working well.
The maintaining of the old bridge takes a lot of money each year.
Regular maintaining keeps the machines safe to use.
Similarupkeep, servicing, care
Oppositeneglect
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maintaining is a form of maintain

maintain, verb: To keep something the same so it does not change or get worse. Full entry

Forms: maintainmaintains he/she/itmaintaining -ing formmaintained past tense, past participle
Spelling: maintain → maintaining: add -ing

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