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Definição e significado de "maintain"em inglês

to maintain
01

manter, preservar

to make something stay in the same state or condition 
Transitive: to maintain sth
to maintain definition and meaning
informações gramaticais
composição morfológica
simples
verbo de ação
regular
presente
maintain
3.ª pessoa do singular
maintains
particípio presente
maintaining
pretérito simples
maintained
particípio passado
maintained
Exemplos
The janitor regularly maintains cleanliness in the office by cleaning and organizing. 

O zelador regularmente mantém a limpeza no escritório limpando e organizando.

02

sustentar, afirmar

to firmly and persistently express an opinion, belief, or statement as true and valid 
Transitive: to maintain that
to maintain definition and meaning
Exemplos
She maintains that her interpretation of the data is correct despite the opposition. 

Ela mantém que sua interpretação dos dados está correta apesar da oposição.

03

manter, conservar

to keep a vehicle, building, road, etc. in good condition by doing regular repairs, renovations, or examinations 
Transitive: to maintain a structure or facility
Exemplos
The company hires professionals to maintain the office building each year. 

A empresa contrata profissionais para manter o edifício de escritórios todos os anos.

04

sustentar, prover

to supply someone or something with essential resources or support needed for survival or well-being 
Transitive: to maintain sb/sth
Exemplos
The organization works to maintain struggling families by providing food and shelter. 

A organização trabalha para manter as famílias em dificuldades, fornecendo comida e abrigo.

05

manter, afirmar

to support and affirm something as true, especially in the face of disagreement or challenge 
Transitive: to maintain a belief or stance
Exemplos
She continued to maintain her innocence despite the accusations. 

Ela continuou a manter sua inocência apesar das acusações.

06

manter, defender

to protect or support something firmly, especially when facing opposition or threats 
Transitive: to maintain a position or condition
Exemplos
The soldiers were prepared to maintain their position against the advancing enemy. 

Os soldados estavam preparados para manter sua posição contra o inimigo que avançava.

07

manter, conservar

to keep a record of something by regularly documenting updates or details in writing 
Transitive: to maintain a record
Exemplos
She maintained a daily journal to track her fitness progress. 

Ela mantinha um diário diário para acompanhar seu progresso de fitness.

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