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sustaining

UK
/səˈsteɪnɪŋ/
US
/səˈsteɪnɪŋ/

Translations

sustaininggerund / present participle
UK
/səˈsteɪ.nɪŋ/
US
/səˈsteɪ.nɪŋ/
Participial adjective derived from verb 'sustain'.
nourrissantQui apporte de la nourriture ou des éléments nutritifs.
The sustaining meal gave the hikers the energy they needed to continue their journey.
Le repas nourrissant a donné aux randonneurs l'énergie dont ils avaient besoin pour poursuivre leur voyage.
Additional translations
maintenantQui permet de maintenir ou de prolonger quelque chose dans le temps.
Synonyms
supporting
maintaining
upholding
nurturing
continuing
sustainingnoun
sustainings
pl
UK
/səˈsteɪnɪŋ/
US
/səˈsteɪnɪŋ/
Gerund noun meaning 'the act of sustaining'.
maintienAction de maintenir ou de préserver quelque chose dans la durée.
The sustaining of traditions keeps cultural heritage alive.
Le maintien des traditions fait vivre le patrimoine culturel.
Additional translations
soutienAu sens de support, aide ou appui apporté à quelque chose.
Synonyms
support
sustenance
maintenance
upkeep
preservation
continuation
nourishment
prolongation
reinforcement
supply
sustainverb

sustaining

Gerund

sustained
Past Simple
sustained
Past Participle
sustaining
Gerund
UK
/səˈsteɪn/
US
/səˈsteɪn/
Massive steel beams sustain the roof of the stadium.
De massives poutres en acier soutiennent le toit du stade.
The company managed to sustain its growth despite the economic downturn.
L’entreprise a réussi à maintenir sa croissance malgré le ralentissement économique.
The athlete sustained a knee injury during the match.
Le sportif a enduré une blessure au genou pendant le match.
nourrirSens matériel ou biologique.
The farm sustains the family with fresh produce throughout the year.
La ferme nourrit la famille avec des produits frais tout au long de l’année.
prolongerMusique.
The guitarist sustained the final note for several seconds.
Le guitariste a prolongé la note finale pendant plusieurs secondes.
Additional translations
accueillirSens juridique.
Synonyms
maintain
support
uphold
continue
preserve
prolong
nourish
bear
endure
Antonyms
neglect
abandon
cease
discontinue

Definitions

sustaininggerund / present participle
Providing support or nourishment.
The sustaining meal gave the hikers the energy they needed to continue their journey.
Maintaining or prolonging something over a period of time.
The sustaining efforts of the volunteers ensured the success of the community project.
sustainingnoun
The act or process of sustaining; maintenance or support.
The sustaining of traditions keeps cultural heritage alive.
sustainverb
To support or maintain something over a period of time.
The company managed to sustain its growth despite the economic downturn.
To endure or withstand something, especially an injury or loss.
The athlete sustained a knee injury during the match.
To provide nourishment or the necessities of life.
The farm sustains the family with fresh produce throughout the year.
To uphold or affirm the validity of something, such as a decision or argument.
The judge sustained the objection raised by the defense attorney.
To lengthen or hold (a musical note or sound) at a constant level without decay.
The guitarist sustained the final note for several seconds.
To physically support the weight of something; to keep from collapsing or sinking.
Massive steel beams sustain the roof of the stadium.
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