device maintenance

[dɪˈvaɪs ˈmeɪntənəns]
nounpl: device maintenances
manutenção de dispositivos
1. The regular care, servicing, and repair of electronic or mechanical devices to ensure optimal performance and longevity
Regular device maintenance prevents unexpected failures and extends the life of your equipment.
A manutenção regular de dispositivos previne falhas inesperadas e prolonga a vida útil do equipamento.
2. Scheduled activities such as cleaning, updating software, replacing parts, or checking functionality of devices
Device maintenance includes software updates, battery replacement, and hardware inspections.
A manutenção de dispositivos inclui atualizações de software, substituição de bateria e inspeções de hardware.
Device maintenance is increasingly important in both Brazilian and American cultures due to high technology dependence. In Brazil, maintenance services are often sought through authorized service centers or informal technicians. In the USA, both DIY maintenance and professional services are common. The term reflects modern consumer behavior around protecting technological investments.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
equipment maintenancedevice servicingpreventive maintenanceupkeep
Antonyms / Antônimos
device neglectabandonment

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
manutenção de dispositivos
Standard term used throughout Brazil
São Paulo
manutenção de equipamentos
More common in industrial/business contexts
Rio de Janeiro
manutenção de aparelhos
Informal usage, particularly for consumer devices
Portugal
manutenção de dispositivos
Same as Brazilian Portuguese, formal technical term

Related Words

maintenance scheduletechnical supporttroubleshootingrepair servicepreventive care

Related Idioms & Phrases

keep devices running smoothly
stay on top of maintenance
preventive care is better than cure
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