American English
/meɪnˈtʰeɪn/
2 syllables · Stress the second syllable.
To look after something and repair it when necessary so that it stays in good condition or keeps working well.
Practice out loudTo look after something and repair it when necessary so that it stays in good condition or keeps working well.
Regular checks help maintain the machine in good condition.
The hotel maintains its elevators every month.
maintain equipment · maintain a building · maintain a vehicle · maintain a garden
maintain + something
maintain something in good condition
To make something continue at the same level, in the same condition, or in the same situation.
The company maintains high safety standards.
It is hard to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
maintain control · maintain standards · maintain peace · maintain a balance
maintain + something
maintain something at a high level
To say firmly that something is true, especially when other people disagree.
He maintained that he had done nothing wrong.
The witness maintained her original story.
In this sense, think “sostener” or “afirmar,” not only “mantener.”
maintain that · maintain one's innocence · maintain a position
maintain that + sentence
maintain + someone's innocence
to keep society peaceful and controlled
The police were sent to maintain law and order.
to stay far enough away to avoid danger
Please maintain a safe distance from the edge.