0 the cost or process of keeping something, such as a building, in good condition:
Council employees are responsible for the upkeep of the gardens.
The upkeep of larger old properties is very expensive.
1 the process or cost of keeping something, such as a building, in good and usable condition:
2 the cost or process of keeping something, such as a building, in good condition:
A new husband was expected to make a contribution in order to earn the right of upkeep from the farm.
Temples and churches also held sizeable areas of land which were also communidade properties but given for upkeep of these institutions.
His contributions to the upkeep of his son became irregular.
He is responsible for the upkeep and running of the whole universe from moment to moment.
Elderly men retained the primary responsibility for their own upkeep until they were absolutely decrepit.
Questions should also be raised about the technical and managerial competence of professionals and administrators responsible for the upkeep of various sectors of infrastructure.
The leader was in control of the organization and members did not own or contribute significantly to its upkeep.
A variation made four penitents responsible for the upkeep of priests.
