noun
- people who keep something in good condition through regular care and repair
- people who continue to support or uphold something
- software developers responsible for updating and fixing computer programs
Usage: computing
Examples
- The park maintainers work hard to keep the grounds clean and beautiful.
- Building maintainers inspect the elevators monthly for safety issues.
- The maintainers of this tradition have passed it down for generations.
- Open source software relies on volunteer maintainers to fix bugs.
- The maintainers of the database released a security update yesterday.
- Road maintainers cleared the snow from the highway overnight.
- These maintainers ensure the equipment runs smoothly year-round.