# maintaining

Pronunciation: say "mayn-TAYN-ing" /meɪnˈteɪnɪŋ/

## Verb

1. Present participle of maintain. — present participle and gerund of maintain
   - Simple: Present participle of maintain. Use this -ing form for an action happening now or as a noun.
   - _The company is maintaining its market lead despite fierce competition._
   - _Maintaining the old steam engine required parts no longer in production._

## Noun

2. The act of keeping something in proper condition or working order.
   - Simple: The work of keeping something in good shape so it keeps working.
   - _The maintaining of public roads falls to the local government._
   - _Careful maintaining of the equipment prevented costly breakdowns._

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