0 the things that need to be done to keep something working correctly or to provide the basic needs for someone:
With parks all over the city, a variety of contracts and agreements have been set up to ensure proper care and maintenance.
Many have responsibilities for the care and maintenance of dependent relatives.
1 the process of keeping something in good condition even if it is not being used:
The board decided to put the mine on care and maintenance while they reorganize the company.
The factory has been on a care and maintenance basis since it stopped producing five years ago.