delayedupkeep
nounUK /dɪˈleɪdˌʌpkiːp/
US /dɪˈleɪdˌʌpkiːp/
The act of waiting to fix or take care of something until later.
The delayedupkeep of the old playground made it unsafe for children.
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2. The state of something being kept in good condition only after a delay.
Delayedupkeep on the roof led to a leak during the storm.
3. A schedule or plan for doing maintenance tasks later than usual.
The building manager created a delayedupkeep plan for the winter months.
4. The extra cost or work that comes from waiting to do repairs.
The delayedupkeep of the car's brakes ended up costing more money.