to maintain (they)
verb/mɐ̃teɾɐ̃j̃/high
man·te·rem
Definition
Inflected form of the verb 'to maintain' for the third person plural (future subjunctive or personal infinitive). Means 'that they maintain' or 'for them to maintain'.
It is crucial that they maintain this level of quality.
Their goal is to maintain their current market share.
Common collocations
maintain ordermaintain traditionmaintain themselves
Etymology
Do latim manu tenere, 'ter na mão, segurar'.