Collocations for maintain - verb
1. keep sth at the same level
VERB + MAINTAIN
be anxious to, want to
We are anxious to maintain our close links with the police.
We are anxious to maintain our close links with the police.
have to, need to | strive to, try to | help (to) | be able to | be difficult to
The government''s position became increasingly difficult to maintain.
The government''s position became increasingly difficult to maintain.
PHRASES
the duty/need to maintain sth
He emphasized the need to maintain the status quo.
He emphasized the need to maintain the status quo.
2. keep sth in good condition
ADV.
properly, well | poorly
a poorly maintained central heating system
a poorly maintained central heating system
VERB + MAINTAIN
be difficult to | be easy to
PHRASES
be responsible for maintaining sth