maintain: signification et définitions

To keep up or carry on; continue: maintain good relations.

To keep in an existing state; preserve or retain: maintain one's composure.

To keep in a condition of good repair or efficiency: maintain two cars.

To provide for; support: maintain a family.

To keep in existence; sustain: enough food to maintain life.

To defend or hold against criticism or attack: maintained his stand on taxes.

To declare to be true; affirm: maintained her innocence.

To adhere or conform to; keep: maintain a busy schedule.