maintain
maintain
keep in order
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maintain with Russian translation
maintain usage examples
Они обслуживают сантехнику в здании каждые два года, чтобы предотвратить протечки.
They maintain the building's plumbing every two years to prevent leaks.
Мы стараемся обслуживать центральное отопление каждую осень, чтобы предотвратить поломки.
We maintain the central heating every autumn to prevent faults.
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maintain belongs to the topic "Cleaning and Repairs". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
maintain synonyms
What's the difference between maintain / service / keep up / repair / look after / tend to
To keep something in good condition through regular checks, repairs, or adjustments.
We maintain the heating system twice a year to avoid breakdowns.
Мы обслуживаем систему отопления два раза в год, чтобы избежать поломок.
To perform routine maintenance or adjustments on equipment, often by professionals.
The mechanic serviced my car and replaced the brake pads.
Механик провёл техобслуживание моей машины и заменил тормозные колодки.
To continue routine actions so something does not fall into disrepair; informal phrasal verb.
We need to keep up the garden every week.
Нам нужно регулярно ухаживать за садом каждую неделю.
To fix something that is broken or not functioning properly; often a one-time fix.
They repaired the leaking pipe yesterday.
Они починили протекающую трубу вчера.
To take care of or watch over someone or something; more general caretaking than technical servicing.
Can you look after my plants while I'm away?
Можешь присмотреть за моими растениями, пока меня нет?
To take care of something or someone; can also mean 'be likely to'. Focuses on attention and small tasks.
She tended to the wounded animal until help arrived.
Она ухаживала за раненым животным, пока не приехала помощь.
To keep something in its original state or prevent deterioration; often long-term and protective.
The museum preserves fragile documents in a controlled environment.
Музей сохраняет хрупкие документы в контролируемой среде.
To support or keep something going over time; often used in abstract or long-term contexts.
The funding helps sustain essential maintenance work across the region.
Финансирование помогает поддерживать необходимую работу по обслуживанию в регионе.
To examine closely to check condition or compliance; inspection is a part of maintenance but not the same as repairing.
Technicians inspect the boiler monthly for safety.
Техники осматривают котёл ежемесячно для безопасности.
To examine and repair thoroughly; implies major, comprehensive work rather than routine maintenance.
They overhauled the engine after 200,000 miles.
Они провели капитальный ремонт двигателя после 200 000 миль.
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В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.
В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.
В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
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How to pronounce maintain and what this word means
maintain translation: обслуживать. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce maintain
/tə meɪnˈteɪn/
maintain translation
обслуживать
maintain examples
They maintain the building's plumbing every two years to prevent leaks.
maintain transcription
/tə meɪnˈteɪn/, /meɪnˈteɪn/
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Questions about this word
maintain meaning: what does it mean?
keep in order
maintain pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
maintain is pronounced as /tə meɪnˈteɪn/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
maintain definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
They maintain the building's plumbing every two years to prevent leaks. Translation: Они обслуживают сантехнику в здании каждые два года, чтобы предотвратить протечки.
Is maintain part of Cleaning and Repairs vocabulary?
Yes, maintain (обслуживать) can be learned in the Cleaning and Repairs topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is maintain part of Home and Household vocabulary?
Yes, maintain (обслуживать) can be learned in the Home and Household topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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