sustain

Vocabulary Word

Definition

'Sustain' is to keep something in existence or continue it for an extended period. It's not just about starting, but also keeping that thing going for as long as needed.

Examples in Different Contexts

In music, 'sustain' can refer to prolonging a note. A music teacher might instruct, 'You need to sustain that note for a full measure to capture the song's emotion.'

Practice Scenarios

Sustainability

Scenario:

The reforestation project has shown promising results. We need to ensure our efforts continue to protect local wildlife.

Response:

To sustain the gains of our reforestation efforts, we should involve local communities more meaningfully.

Tech

Scenario:

Our network had zero downtime this past month. We need to ensure the same level of performance going forward.

Response:

We have to sustain our system performance by prioritizing regular maintenance and software updates.