Definition

A person or thing that keeps something in good condition or ensures it continues to function properly.

Example

The maintainer checked all the equipment to ensure it was working correctly.

Conversation

I heard you got a job as a maintainer at the park.

Yeah, it's pretty cool! I get to work outdoors every day.

That sounds awesome! What kind of things do you have to maintain there?

Mostly the gardens and playgrounds, just keeping everything safe and tidy.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Maintainer → It is formed from "maintain" (from Old French *maintenir*, meaning to hold or keep) and "-er" (meaning a person who). A maintainer is a person who holds or keeps something in a certain state or condition.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who 'holds' ('maintain') something in a good condition — that's what a maintainer does.

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