Upkeep
noun
Money needed for the regular repair and maintenance of buildings, equipment or any other things.
The monthly upkeep for the building is becoming expensive.
Often appears as...
- monthly upkeep
- building upkeep
noun
The process of keeping something in good condition.
The park requires a lot of upkeep.
Often appears as...
- upkeep of park
- house upkeep
noun
Money needed for the regular repair and maintenance of buildings, equipment or any other things.
The monthly upkeep for the building is becoming expensive.
Often appears as...
- monthly upkeep
- building upkeep
noun
The process of keeping something in good condition.
The park requires a lot of upkeep.
Often appears as...
- upkeep of park
- house upkeep
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Financial Aspect
Emphasizes the cost required to maintain something over time.
Buying a car is one thing, but the upkeep can be costly.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Upgrade
Reflects maintenance expenses, not improvements or enhancements.
The building's upkeep doesn't include renovating the lobby.
Pro Tip 3/3Regular Necessity
Needs to happen regularly, not a one-time task.
The machinery's upkeep is a monthly routine.
Pro Tip 1/3Financial Aspect
Emphasizes the cost required to maintain something over time.
Buying a car is one thing, but the upkeep can be costly.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Upgrade
Reflects maintenance expenses, not improvements or enhancements.
The building's upkeep doesn't include renovating the lobby.
Pro Tip 3/3Regular Necessity
Needs to happen regularly, not a one-time task.
The machinery's upkeep is a monthly routine.
Pro Tip 1/3Financial Aspect
Emphasizes the cost required to maintain something over time.
Buying a car is one thing, but the upkeep can be costly.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Upgrade
Reflects maintenance expenses, not improvements or enhancements.
The building's upkeep doesn't include renovating the lobby.
Pro Tip 3/3Regular Necessity
Needs to happen regularly, not a one-time task.
The machinery's upkeep is a monthly routine.
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How to fool a GPS - Todd...
they in fact they don't update or upkeep lighthouses anymore and Loran the only backup to GPS was discontinued last year our modern society has a special relationship with GPS we're almost
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A Parkland teacher's...
If we own a gun, we should be rigorously engaged in the upkeep of our emotional well-being so we don't pull a trigger in times of illness. Otherwise, we should seriously ask ourselves
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Playpumps International...
to help pay for upkeep the sides of the storage tank double as billboards
Video examples
How to fool a GPS - Todd...
they in fact they don't update or upkeep lighthouses anymore and Loran the only backup to GPS was discontinued last year our modern society has a special relationship with GPS we're almost
Video examples
A Parkland teacher's...
If we own a gun, we should be rigorously engaged in the upkeep of our emotional well-being so we don't pull a trigger in times of illness. Otherwise, we should seriously ask ourselves
Video examples
Playpumps International...
to help pay for upkeep the sides of the storage tank double as billboards
Example 1 of 3
Quote examples
Suze Orman
American Author
If you can't afford the upkeep of your home, it makes no sense to do a reverse mortgage. You will just end up having to sell eventually when you realize you can't afford the home, and whether you have any equity left after the sale depends on the size of the reverse loan that must be settled.
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Henry Spencer
Canadian Scientist
Historically, the U.S.'s big launchers fly seldom enough that their costs are dominated by annual upkeep of facilities and staff, not by the actual cost of each launch. The expensive part is maintaining the launch capability, not actually conducting launches.
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Katherine Dunham
American Dancer
We have a group of friends of the museum who try to raise, if they can, periodically something to help us. Of course, the main thing about a building like this is its upkeep. It needs central heating and it needs central air conditioning.
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David Lee Roth
American Musician
I take my personal upkeep real seriously; my sense of organization and attention to detail; my memory; my business - I love the business.
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Idina Menzel
American Actress
I'm a mom - I'm lucky if I get to shower in the morning. Luckily, nail polish stays on my toes. I've been so bad on the upkeep, though.
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Davey Havok
American Musician
I'm part of a healthful movement, and very aware of what I put into my body, and my body's upkeep. And that will lead you to exercise.
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Agyness Deyn
English Model
Well, I suppose I've never really had a lifestyle that needs upkeep. I don't get cabs; I'm on the Tube with my Oyster card.
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K. J. Yesudas
Indian Musician
It's my duty to upkeep and safeguard my voice, my ability to sing.
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Suze Orman
American Author
If you can't afford the upkeep of your home, it makes no sense to do a reverse mortgage. You will just end up having to sell eventually when you realize you can't afford the home, and whether you have any equity left after the sale depends on the size of the reverse loan that must be settled.
Quote examples
Henry Spencer
Canadian Scientist
Historically, the U.S.'s big launchers fly seldom enough that their costs are dominated by annual upkeep of facilities and staff, not by the actual cost of each launch. The expensive part is maintaining the launch capability, not actually conducting launches.
Quote examples
Katherine Dunham
American Dancer
We have a group of friends of the museum who try to raise, if they can, periodically something to help us. Of course, the main thing about a building like this is its upkeep. It needs central heating and it needs central air conditioning.
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David Lee Roth
American Musician
I take my personal upkeep real seriously; my sense of organization and attention to detail; my memory; my business - I love the business.
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Idina Menzel
American Actress
I'm a mom - I'm lucky if I get to shower in the morning. Luckily, nail polish stays on my toes. I've been so bad on the upkeep, though.
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Davey Havok
American Musician
I'm part of a healthful movement, and very aware of what I put into my body, and my body's upkeep. And that will lead you to exercise.
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Agyness Deyn
English Model
Well, I suppose I've never really had a lifestyle that needs upkeep. I don't get cabs; I'm on the Tube with my Oyster card.
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K. J. Yesudas
Indian Musician
It's my duty to upkeep and safeguard my voice, my ability to sing.
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