contract

1. B1Countable

   A formal, legally binding agreement between two or more parties, or the document containing the details of such an agreement.

   • an employment contract

   • a short-term contract

   • Before signing a contract, make sure to carefully review the terms.

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size

1. TransitiveIntransitive

   To become or make something smaller or shorter in size.

   • The metal will contract as it cools.

   • The muscle contracted, causing the arm to bend.

   • The material contracted due to the drop in temperature.

2. Intransitive

   To become smaller in size or amount.

   • The market demand contracted over time.

   • The company's budget is contracting.

   • The recession caused the job market to contract.

health

1. C2Transitiveformal

   To become ill with a disease.

   • She contracted a rare disease while traveling abroad.

   • He contracted a virus due to not maintaining good hygiene.

   • They contracted an infectious disease due to exposure to contaminated water.

agreement

1. C2TransitiveIntransitive

   To enter into a formal agreement with someone to do work or provide a service.

   • They contracted a company to design their website.

   • Our company contracted a local construction firm to expand our office.

   • The government contracted with a contractor to maintain the national park.