maintain

S2 W1

in Vietnamese Sửa chữa, bảo dưỡng

BrE /meɪnteɪn/ AmE /meɪnteɪn/

verb en → vi

past maintained pp maintained ing maintaining

1 KEEP IN GOOD CONDITION [transitive, T + obj] B1

Sửa chữa, bảo dưỡng

to keep something in good condition by regularly repairing or cleaning it

  • maintain something

Collocations maintain a car · maintain equipment

  • It's important to maintain your bicycle regularly.

    Để giữ xe đạp của bạn luôn trong tình trạng tốt, hãy bảo dưỡng định kỳ.

2 STATE OR BELIEVE [transitive, T + obj] B1

Đề cập đến, khẳng định

to continue to believe or say that something is true

  • maintain that

Collocations maintain that a claim is true · maintain that an argument is valid

  • The company maintains that the product is safe.

    Công ty khẳng định sản phẩm của họ là an toàn.

3 KEEP IN PLACE [transitive, T + obj] B2

Giữ nguyên trạng thái, vị trí

to keep something in its place or position, especially by using force or effort

  • maintain control

Collocations maintain balance · maintain stability

  • The pilot struggled to maintain control of the plane.

    Phi công đã cố gắng hết sức để giữ máy bay trong tầm kiểm soát.

4 KEEP IN EFFECT [transitive, T + obj] B2

Giữ nguyên hiệu lực, thực thi

to keep a law, agreement, or system in effect

  • maintain an agreement

Collocations maintain a law · maintain a policy

  • The government maintains strict environmental laws.

    Chính phủ duy trì những quy định môi trường nghiêm ngặt.

5 KEEP IN CONTACT [transitive, T + obj] B2

Giữ liên lạc với ai đó

to keep in touch with someone, especially by sending letters or emails

  • maintain contact

Collocations maintain a relationship · maintain communication

  • She maintains regular contact with her family.

    Cô ấy giữ liên lạc thường xuyên với gia đình.

6 KEEP IN MIND [transitive, T + obj] B2

Nhớ lại, nghĩ về điều gì đó

to remember or think about something, especially when it is important to do so

  • maintain a focus

Collocations maintain awareness · maintain concentration

  • It's important to maintain a healthy diet.

    Để duy trì một chế độ ăn uống lành mạnh là rất quan trọng.

7 KEEP IN ORDER [transitive, T + obj] B2

Giữ sạch sẽ, ngăn nắp

to keep something in order or good condition, especially by cleaning it regularly

  • maintain cleanliness

Collocations maintain orderliness · maintain tidiness

  • She maintains a very tidy home.

    Cô ấy luôn giữ nhà cửa gọn gàng.

8 KEEP IN RECORD [transitive, T + obj] C1

Giữ hồ sơ, lưu trữ thông tin

to keep information or records of something, especially for legal reasons

  • maintain a record

Collocations maintain a database · maintain a log

  • The company maintains detailed records of all transactions.

    Công ty lưu trữ chi tiết tất cả các giao dịch.