care and feeding

care and feeding

noun

Definition of CARE AND FEEDING

: the providing of what is needed for sustenance, well-being, or efficient operation <machines that don't need a lot of care and feeding>

Examples of CARE AND FEEDING

1. <devotes too much time to the care and feeding of her buggy computer>

First Known Use of CARE AND FEEDING

1965

Related to CARE AND FEEDING

Synonyms: maintenance, conservation, conserving, keep, preservation, preserving, sustentation, upkeep

Related Words: conservancy; support, sustaining; care, custody, guardianship; defense, guarding, protection, safeguarding, safekeeping

Near Antonyms: dereliction, disregard, ignoring, inattention, neglect, negligence; damage, demolition, destruction, harm, hurt, injury, ruin, ruination

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