upkeep

• اسم يدل على نشاط الحفاظ على شيء ما في حالة جيدة أو صالحة للعمل، وكذلك فعل إعالة الحياة بتقديم الطعام أو غيره من وسائل العيش.

A noun referring to the activity of maintaining something in good working order, or the act of sustaining life by providing food or other means of subsistence.

غير معدود

1. MaintenanceB2formal

   The process of keeping something in good condition through regular care and repairs.

   الصيانة

   • The upkeep of an old house can be very expensive.
   • Regular upkeep of your car extends its lifespan.
   • The garden requires constant upkeep to stay beautiful.

   المرادفاتcareconservationmaintenancepreservationservicing

   الأضدادdisrepairneglectnegligence

2. Cost of maintenanceB2formal

   The financial cost required to maintain something in good working order.

   تكاليف الصيانة

   • The annual upkeep of the building is over $10,000.
   • They set aside a budget for the upkeep of the equipment.
   • The upkeep of the park is funded by local taxes.

   المرادفاتmaintenanceoverhead

3. SustenanceC1formal

   The provision of food and other necessities needed to support life.

   الإعالة

   • The charity provides for the upkeep of orphaned children.
   • He works hard to ensure the upkeep of his family.
   • The upkeep of livestock requires a steady supply of feed.

   المرادفاتkeeplivelihoodmaintenancenourishmentsubsistencesupportsustenance