upkeep (noun)
1upkeep — ► NOUN 1) the process of keeping something in good condition. 2) the cost of this or of supporting a person …
2upkeep — /ˈʌpkip / (say upkeep) noun 1. the process of keeping up or maintaining; the maintenance, or keeping in operation, due condition, and repair, of an establishment, a machine, etc. 2. the cost of this, including operating expenses, cost of renewal… …
3upkeep — noun VERB + UPKEEP ▪ require ▪ The pond requires minimal upkeep. ▪ contribute (sth) towards/toward (esp. BrE), go towards/toward, pay for, pay (sth) towards (BrE) ▪ …
4upkeep — up‧keep [ˈʌpkiːp] noun [uncountable] the care and money needed to keep something in good condition: • We are introducing a user fee to finance the building and upkeep of state roads. * * * upkeep UK US /ˈʌpkiːp/ noun [U] PROPERTY ► the cost or… …
5upkeep — noun 1) the upkeep of the road Syn: maintenance, repair(s), servicing, care, preservation, conservation, running 2) the child s upkeep Syn: (financial) support, maintenance, keep, s …
6upkeep — noun the upkeep of the kennel can be quite expensive Syn: maintenance, repair(s), service, servicing, preservation, conservation; running; care, support, keep, subsistence …
7upkeep — noun Date: 1884 1. the act of maintaining in good condition ; the state of being maintained in good condition 2. the cost of maintaining in good condition …
8upkeep — noun the process of keeping something in good condition. ↘the cost of this or of supporting a person …
9upkeep — noun (uncountable + of) the care needed to keep something in good condition …
10upkeep — 1. noun maintenance; the act or effort of keeping something in good repair I would enjoy having a swimming pool, but I dont want to deal with the upkeep. 2. verb to maintain (so …
