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preventive upkeep

[prɪˈventɪv ˈʌpkiːp]
noun
manutenção preventiva
1. Regular maintenance performed on equipment, machinery, or property to prevent failures and extend operational life
The company implemented a preventive upkeep program to reduce unexpected breakdowns.
A empresa implementou um programa de manutenção preventiva para reduzir falhas inesperadas.
2. Scheduled inspections and minor repairs designed to avoid costly repairs or replacements in the future
Preventive upkeep of your car includes regular oil changes and tire rotations.
A manutenção preventiva do seu carro inclui trocas regulares de óleo e rotação de pneus.
Synonyms
preventive maintenancescheduled maintenancepreventative upkeeproutine maintenanceproactive maintenance
Antonyms
corrective maintenancereactive maintenanceemergency repairbreakdown maintenance

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
manutenção preventiva
Most common term used in Brazil
São Paulo
manutenção preventiva
Standard usage in industrial and automotive sectors
Portugal
manutenção preventiva
Preferred term in European Portuguese; also 'conservação preventiva'

Related Idioms & Phrases

an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure
prevention is better than cure
stay ahead of the game
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