care and maintenance

noun

1. 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 C & M

Example Sentences

It’s temporary and usually more affordable than a new paint job but requires some care and maintenance to retain its quality.

From Seattle Times

This is known as the "care and maintenance" phase.

From BBC

It is understood a small team of staff is to be retained on site for "care and maintenance" but Unite's Jason Bartlett said the closure was "heart-breaking" for the workers involved.

From BBC

This is known as the "care and maintenance" phase.

From BBC

Unlike commodity goods placed on a shelf, plants are dynamic, living things in need of constant care and maintenance.

From Seattle Times