preserve; maintain; protect
Meanings
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to preserve; to keep safe from loss or harm
formalUsed for protecting people, rights, reputations, or tangible assets from damage, loss, or danger.
We must preserve this precious cultural heritage.
He tried every way to protect his reputation.
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Firefighters risked their lives to keep the trapped residents safe.
This savings is meant to preserve the family's emergency fund.
The law will help you protect your legitimate rights and interests.
verb
to maintain; to service equipment properly
technicalSpecifically refers to routine maintenance and upkeep of machinery or facilities to ensure proper function.
The factory arranges workers to maintain production equipment daily.
This master technician is responsible for maintaining all the machine tools in the workshop.
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Regular equipment maintenance can extend its service life.
Property staff maintain the elevator system in the community every week.
Cars need regular maintenance to run properly.