manter
1. to keep something in good condition or working order
You need to maintain your car regularly.
Você precisa manter seu carro regularmente.
2. to continue or preserve a state, condition, or practice
The company maintains high standards of quality.
A empresa mantém altos padrões de qualidade.
3. to support financially or provide for someone
He maintains his family with his salary.
Ele sustenta sua família com seu salário.
4. to assert or declare something to be true
She maintains that she is innocent.
Ela sustenta que é inocente.
Related Idioms & Phrases
maintain status quo - manter o status quo
maintain composure - manter a compostura
maintain distance - manter distância
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