care and maintenance
noun [ U ]
ukus( abbreviation C & M)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.
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.