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upkeep

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/ˈʌpkiːp/ · up-keep

The process of maintaining or taking care of property or equipment.

Meanings

nounformal

The process of maintaining or taking care of property or equipment.

پراپرٹی یا آلات کی دیکھ بھال یا نگہداشت کا عمل۔

نگہداشت

nigahdasht

Synonyms

maintenancecareservationدیکھ بھالنگہداشتمحافظت

Antonyms

neglectabandonmentdisregardغفلتچھوڑ دیناتوجہ نہ دینا

Common Collocations

  • property upkeep
  • upkeep costs
  • upkeep of equipment

Example Sentences

Regular upkeep is essential to prolong the life of your appliances.

باقاعدہ نگہداشت آپ کے آلات کی عمر کو طویل کرنے کے لئے ضروری ہے。

Baqaidah nigahdasht aap ke alaatein ki umar ko taweel karne ke liye zaroori hai.

The upkeep of the garden requires dedication and hard work.

باغ کی دیکھ بھال کے لئے عزم اور محنت کی ضرورت ہوتی ہے۔

Bagh ki dekh bhal ke liye azm aur mehnat ki zaroorat hoti hai.

The building's upkeep is funded by a small fee paid by residents.

عمارت کی دیکھ بھال رہائشیوں کی طرف سے ادا کی جانے والی ایک چھوٹی فیس سے مالی معاونت کی جاتی ہے۔

Imarat ki dekh bhal rehayshiyon ki taraf se ada ki jane wali aik choti fees se mali muawinat ki jati hai.

Easily Confused With

upkeep:While upkeep refers specifically to maintenance and care, 'upgrade' means to improve or enhance.

Word Family

upkeep
verbدیکھ بھال کرنا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'up' as raising the care for something.

Picture a house being painted and garden trimmed regularly.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

پھولوں کی خوشبو بھی اُس کی نگہداشت ہے میرے دل کی۔

Phoolon ki khushboo bhi us ki nigahdasht hai mere dil ki.

The fragrance of the flowers is also the care of my heart.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

جہاں دیکھ بھال وہاں خوشحالی۔

Jahan dekh bhal wahan khushhali.

Where there is care, there is prosperity.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "upceapian" — to take care of or maintain

First known use: 19th century

The word 'upkeep' originated from Old English and has evolved to refer primarily to the act of maintaining something in good condition.