maintenance system

[meɪnˈtenəns ˈsɪstəm]
nounpl: maintenance systems
sistema de manutenção
1. An organized set of procedures, equipment, and personnel designed to keep machinery, buildings, or infrastructure in proper working condition
The factory implemented a new maintenance system to reduce equipment downtime.
A fábrica implementou um novo sistema de manutenção para reduzir o tempo de inatividade dos equipamentos.
2. A structured approach to preventive and corrective maintenance that includes scheduling, documentation, and resource allocation
Our maintenance system tracks all repairs and preventive measures for the building.
Nosso sistema de manutenção rastreia todos os reparos e medidas preventivas do edifício.
3. Software or digital platform used to manage and monitor maintenance activities and work orders
The company uses a computerized maintenance system to schedule technicians and track parts inventory.
A empresa usa um sistema de manutenção computadorizado para agendar técnicos e rastrear o inventário de peças.
In Brazil, maintenance systems are increasingly important in industrial sectors and are often discussed in Portuguese using the term 'sistema de manutenção.' In the USA, this is a standard operational concept in manufacturing, real estate management, and facilities management. Both cultures emphasize preventive maintenance to reduce costs and avoid operational disruptions.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
maintenance planmaintenance programmaintenance strategymaintenance protocol
Antonyms / Antônimos
neglectdisrepair

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
sistema de manutenção
Standard term used across Brazil in industrial and technical contexts
São Paulo
sistema de manutenção / plano de manutenção
Both terms are commonly used in the industrial hub of Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
sistema de manutenção
Standard usage in service and maintenance sectors
Portugal
sistema de manutenção
Same term used; sometimes 'plano de manutenção' in formal contexts

Related Words

preventive maintenancecorrective maintenancemaintenance schedulemaintenance management

Related Idioms & Phrases

keep the maintenance system running smoothly
overhaul the maintenance system
preventive maintenance saves money
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