maintain

[meɪnˈteɪn]

Definition:
1. To make something continue at the same level, standard, etc.
2. To keep a building, a machine, etc. in good condition by checking or repairing it regularly.
3. To support sb/sth over a long period of time by giving money, paying for food, etc.

Use 'maintain' in a sentence:

1. Few people nowadays are able to maintain friendships into adulthood.
2. It's incredibly hard to maintain patience at all times with your children.
3. The men maintained they were out of the country when the crime was committed.
4. To maintain her weight, she simply chooses fruits and vegetables over fats and sweets.
5. They have maintained a close association with a college in the US.
6. It's hard to maintain competitive pricing.
7. The UN is trying to maintain a dead zone between the warring groups.
8. He has the power to use force to maintain public order.
9. The government was right to maintain interest rates at a high level.
10. To qualify for the bonus, they must maintain a healthy weight.
11. The superpowers pledged to maintain symmetry in their arms shipments.
12. The authorities have said they will attempt to maintain essential services.
13. They maintain a very powerful fleet in Oriental waters.
14. How to maintain consistency of approach and delivery?
15. It allows the train to maintain a constant speed through the twists and turns of existing track.
16. Only by keeping down costs will America maintain its competitive advantage over other countries.
17. It was difficult to maintain a secure foothold on the ice.
18. Even if we cannot agree, we should maintain our contact.
19. She may not have the money to maintain or restore her property.
20. The Department maintains many close contacts with the chemical industry.
21. By 492 votes to 391, the federation voted to maintain the status quo.
22. He could not maintain his maniac speed for much longer.
23. They maintained a breathless pace for half an hour.
24. Throughout his trial he maintained a dignified silence.
25. Our model is easy to operate and maintain.
26. The paper has proved unable to maintain its circulation figures.
27. He maintained a professional demeanour throughout.
28. He maintains that everything is going according to plan.
29. But, in the interim, we obviously have a duty to maintain law and order.
30. He should pay and maintain you as well.
31. Industry representatives made it clear that their commitment was only to maintain the extent of forests, not their biodiversity.
32. A restaurant has to tread the tricky path between maintaining quality and keeping prices down.
33. It expected to maintain production of cars at the same level as last year.
34. She maintained a dignified silence.
35. He emphasized the need to maintain Britain's defences at a level sufficient to deal with the unexpected.
36. The house costs a fortune to maintain.
37. Supporters say open source software is more secure, cheaper to buy and maintain and easier to customize.
38. To reach that goal, you need to maintain your network.
39. The two countries have always maintained close relations.
40. The army has been sent in to maintain order in the capital.
41. The house is large and difficult to maintain.
42. The company has maintained trade contacts with India.
43. The government struggled to maintain law and order.
44. The company has maintained its reputation as the developing ground for new techniques.
45. He maintained order by sheer force of personality.
46. They are difficult to maintain and thus need more operating costs.
47. Physical activity is an important factor in maintaining fitness.
48. Wage rates must be maintained in order to maintain the purchasing power of the consumer.
49. We shall maintain our focus on the needs of the customer.
50. Her income was barely enough to maintain one child, let alone three.
51. There are several ways to create and maintain a harmonious dormitory life.
52. We aim to maintain high standards of customer care.
53. This newspaper maintains a good balance in its presentation of different opinions.