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Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˈʌpˌkiːp/ · UK /ˈʌpkiːp/
upkeep means: The work needed to keep a building, machine, or other thing in good condition.
noun
The work needed to keep a building, machine, or other thing in good condition.
- This house needs regular upkeep.
- The upkeep of the garden takes most weekends.
- Who pays for the building's upkeep?
verb
To care for something and repair it so it stays in good condition.
- They upkeep the old house themselves.
- She upkept the garden for many years.
- It takes money to upkeep this equipment.
Questions about upkeep
What does upkeep mean?
The work needed to keep a building, machine, or other thing in good condition.
What is upkeep in other languages?
Türkçe: bakım · Español: mantenimiento · Français: entretien · Deutsch: Instandhaltung · Italiano: manutenzione · 日本語: 維持管理
How do you pronounce upkeep?
In American English /ˈʌpˌkiːp/; in British English /ˈʌpkiːp/.
How do you use upkeep in a sentence?
This house needs regular upkeep. The upkeep of the garden takes most weekends.
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