maintain
/meɪnˈteɪn/
উচ্চারণ: মেইনটেইন
কোনো কিছুকে একই অবস্থায় ধরে রাখা বা চালু রাখা; যত্ন নিয়ে সংরক্ষণ করা।
To keep something in good condition or continue it at the same level; to preserve or uphold.
Example
It is important to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
Memory hook
‘মেইন’ (main) + ‘টেইন’ (ten) – মূল জিনিসটা ধরে রাখা = বজায় রাখা।
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Grammar note
Transitive verb; can be followed by a noun (maintain standards) or a clause (maintain that...).
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