noun๐ShareActions performed to keep some machine or system functioning or in service."Regular maintenance of the school's computers ensures they are always working properly. "systemmachineservicetechnologytechnicalutilitybuildingdevicefunctionindustryprocessworkessentialtoeictoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA tort committed when a third party who does not have a bona fide interest in a lawsuit provides help or acquires an interest to a litigant's lawsuit."The lawyer's actions constituted maintenance, as the wealthy uncle had no legitimate connection to the niece's custody dispute yet actively funded her legal efforts. "lawessentialtoeictoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareAlimony, a periodical payment or a lump sum made or ordered to be made to a spouse after a divorce."After their divorce, John was ordered to pay maintenance to his ex-wife. "familylawfinanceessentialtoeictoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareChild support."The father's maintenance payments are crucial for his child's education. "familylawfinanceessentialtoeictoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareMoney required or spent to provide for the needs of a person or a family."The family's monthly maintenance costs are high, especially now that the children are in college. "familyfinanceeconomyessentialtoeictoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareThe natural process which keeps an organism alive."Proper nutrition and exercise are essential for the maintenance of good health. "physiologyorganismbiologyanatomyessentialtoeictoeflChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
