upkeep

• Nom désignant l'action d'entretenir quelque chose en bon état, ou le fait de subvenir aux besoins de vie d'une personne ou d'un animal en fournissant nourriture et autres moyens de subsistance.

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.

indénombrable

1. MaintenanceB2formal

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

   entretien

   • 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.

   Synonymescareconservationmaintenancepreservationservicing

   Antonymesdisrepairneglectnegligence

2. Cost of maintenanceB2formal

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

   Coût d'entretien

   • 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.

   Synonymesmaintenanceoverhead

3. SustenanceC1formal

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

   subsistance

   • 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.

   Synonymeskeeplivelihoodmaintenancenourishmentsubsistencesupportsustenance