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instandhalten

maintain

Definition & meaning

Instandhalten is a verb that means to maintain, keep in good condition, or service something (such as a machine, a building, or equipment). It implies performing regular check-ups, repairs, and care to prevent deterioration or failure.

  • Maintenance/Service: To ensure that a piece of infrastructure or a device remains operational and in good working order.

Grammar & Word origin

Instandhalten is a separable verb. In a sentence, the prefix "instand" is separated from the verb "halten" when conjugated (e.g., "Ich halte die Maschine instand").

  • Word origin: It is a compound of "instand" (which originates from the phrase "in Stand," meaning "in a [good] state/condition") and "halten" (to hold/keep). Effectively, it literally means "to keep in a [proper] state."

Synonyms & antonyms

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • vernachlässigen
  • verfallen lassen

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Examples

Die Techniker halten die Maschinen regelmäßig instand.verb

The technicians maintain the machines regularly.

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