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Common collocations with maintain in American Collocation

maintain verb

US /meɪnˈteɪn/

constantly
continuously
indefinitely
steadfastly
successfully

We ensure that safety and hygiene standards are continuously maintained.

standard or level

level
performance
quality
standard

The University aims to maintain a high standard of academic scholarship and research.

situation

balance
consistency
continuity
control
momentum
stability
status quo

If environmentalists are to maintain their current momentum, they will need to switch from defensive to offensive strategies.

secrecy

confidentiality
secrecy

Secrecy is often maintained by the use of threats.

personal qualities

composure
dignity
integrity

Try to maintain your composure during the interview.

qualities of an organization

competitiveness
independence
reputation

Only by bringing together science and business more effectively will we maintain our competitiveness.

communication or relationship

contact
dialogue
links
network
relations
relationship

All phone and internet lines used by the troops to maintain contact with relatives have been shut down.

level of interest or enthusiasm

commitment
interest
morale

He played a major role in maintaining the army’s morale during a difficult period.

control

control
vigilance

It’s important to maintain constant vigilance, in order to ensure that the final product is as good as it can be.