vedligeholde

Vedligeholde is a Danish verb meaning to maintain or keep something in a usable, safe, and reliable condition. It is used across many sectors, including buildings, machinery, software, vehicles, and infrastructure. The term covers ongoing actions intended to preserve function and value, incorporating both preventive measures to avoid faults and corrective actions when problems arise.

Linguistic note: the infinitive is at vedligeholde. The present tense is vedligeholder, the past tense is vedligeholdte, and the past participle is vedligeholdt. The passive form is vedligeholdes. The related noun vedligeholdelse denotes maintenance as a process or discipline, and compounds such as vedligeholdelsesplan (maintenance plan) and vedligeholdelsesarbejde (maintenance work) are common.

Practice: a maintenance program typically includes inspection, cleaning, lubrication, adjustment, part replacement, software updates, and documentation. Preventive tasks are scheduled to prevent breakdowns and extend asset life, while corrective maintenance repairs issues after they occur. Effective vedligeholdelse aims to reduce downtime, ensure safety, maintain performance, and optimize total cost of ownership.

Context: vedligeholde is central to asset management in facilities management, manufacturing, transport, IT, and public services. It is usually governed by standards, policies, and responsibilities defined within organizations or contracts, and increasingly supported by digital tools that track tasks, condition monitoring, and maintenance histories. Understanding vedligeholde helps clarify how organizations sustain operations and protect investments over time.