Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with maintain in American Collocation
maintain
verb
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
We ensure that safety and hygiene standards are continuously maintained.
standard or level
The University aims to maintain a high standard of academic scholarship and research.
situation
If environmentalists are to maintain their current momentum, they will need to switch from defensive to offensive strategies.
secrecy
Secrecy is often maintained by the use of threats.
personal qualities
Try to maintain your composure during the interview.
qualities of an organization
Only by bringing together science and business more effectively will we maintain our competitiveness.
communication or relationship
All phone and internet lines used by the troops to maintain contact with relatives have been shut down.
level of interest or enthusiasm
He played a major role in maintaining the army’s morale during a difficult period.
control
It’s important to maintain constant vigilance, in order to ensure that the final product is as good as it can be.