care and maintenance

British  

noun

1.  C M.  commerce the state of a building, ship, machinery, etc, that is not in current use although it is kept in good condition to enable it to be quickly brought into service if there is demand for it

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Example Sentences

“U. S. residents will continue to enjoy affordable pricing, while nonresidents will pay a higher rate to help support the care and maintenance of America’s parks,” the Interior Department said in a statement.

From The Wall Street Journal

The “professional services agreement” between the district and the artists, executed in 2006, states that “the district is responsible for the proper care and maintenance of the Artwork.”

From Los Angeles Times

Like other appliances we have, these devices need care and maintenance.

From Washington Post

This indicated to me a lack of care and maintenance in its most glaring form.

From Washington Post

Lorraine Toussaint, who plays one of the fictional riders, said she was struck by “the discipline involved with the care and maintenance and love of these extraordinary animals.”

From New York Times