n. | 1. | The act of keeping up, or maintaining; maintenance of persons, organizations, or objects such as machinery, by providing a location, repairs, and consumable items when necessary. |
2. | the cost of providing upkeep{1}. |
Noun | 1. | ![]() Synonyms: maintenance, care |
2. | upkeep - the act of sustaining life by food or providing a means of subsistence; "they were in want of sustenance"; "fishing was their main sustainment" |