kick out vs maintain

kick out

verb
  • To stop, stall, or disconnect suddenly. 

  • To eject, dismiss, expel, or forcefully remove (someone or something). 

  • To perform a kickout. 

maintain

verb
  • To keep up; to preserve; to uphold (a state, condition etc.). 

  • To declare or affirm (a clause) to be true; to assert. 

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