deferredmaintenance
nounUK /dɪˈfɜːd ˈmeɪntənəns/
US /dɪˈfɝːd ˈmeɪntənəns/
Putting off fixing or taking care of something until later.
The old bridge was closed because years of deferred maintenance made it unsafe.
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2. Work on a building or machine that was skipped and now needs to be done.
The school's deferred maintenance list included leaky roofs and broken heaters.
3. A budget term for repairs that were put off to save money now.
Deferred maintenance saved money this year but will cost more later.
4. The state of something that has not been cared for on schedule.
Years of deferred maintenance left the playground equipment rusty.