maintaining

verb

Stress: second syllable

Syllables: main-tain-ing (3)

English Definition

Cause or enable (a condition or state of affairs) to continue.

Example Sentence

Maintaining a balanced diet is important for good health.

US IPA /meɪnˈteɪnɪŋ/
UK IPA /meɪnˈteɪnɪŋ/