housekeeping
noun [ U ]
uk/ˈhaʊsˌkiːpɪŋ/ usthe work involved in looking after a house or a hotel, for example the cleaning:
The owners were forced to handle the housekeeping, cooking, and day-to-day operations themselves.
WORKPLACE, IT
jobs that are done regularly to keep a computer or office system working effectively:
Basic computer housekeeping tips include instructions on how to correctly shut down your machine.
money used for buying food and other things necessary for living in a house:
a housekeeping allowance