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contract
2 ENTRIES FOUND:
plural contracts
plural contracts
Learner's definition of CONTRACT
[count]
1
a : a legal agreement between people, companies, etc.合同；合约；契约 — often used before another noun常用于另一名词前
- The contract requires him to finish work by the end of the year.这份合同要求他在年底完成工作。
- If he breaks the contract [=if he does not abide by the agreement], he will get sued.如果违约，他将被起诉。
- The company won a multi-million-dollar contract to build a new courthouse. = The company was awarded a multi-million-dollar contract to build a new courthouse.这家公司获得了承建新法院大楼数百万美元的合同。
- a marriage contract [=an agreement to marry someone]婚约
- contract negotiations合同谈判
- contract law合同法
b : a document on which the words of a contract are written合同文本
- I tore up the contract.我撕毁了合同。
- Have you signed the contract yet?这份合同你签了吗？
2
informal : an agreement to kill a person for money（雇用杀人的）协议
- His enemies put/took out a contract on him. [=paid someone to kill him]他的敌人花钱雇凶手杀他。
by contract
: according to the terms stated in a contract : by a legal agreement根据合同条款
- We are bound by contract to pay the full price.根据合同规定，我们需全额付款。
under contract
: required to provide something (such as work or a service) according to the terms stated in a contract履行合同义务
- She is under contract with the TV station for three more years.她已签约为这家电视台再工作三年。
contracts; contracted; contracting
contracts; contracted; contracting
Learner's definition of CONTRACT
1
a [+ object] : to make (something) smaller or shorter使收缩；使缩小
- She contracted her lips into a frown.她撅着嘴。
- contract a muscle收缩肌肉
b [no object] : to become smaller收缩；缩小
- The muscle expands and then contracts.肌肉扩张，然后收缩。
- The hot metal contracted as it cooled.热金属冷却时收缩。
2
[+ object] somewhat formal : to become ill with (a disease)得（病）；感染（疾病）
- He contracted [=(more commonly) caught] a cold.他患了感冒。
- She contracted chicken pox.她感染了水痘。
- They contracted malaria.他们得了疟疾。
3
: to make an agreement by contract to work or to pay someone to work（与某人）订合同；订契约
[no object]
- The carpenter contracted (with them) to do the work on their house.木工（与他们）订了合同，为他们家做木工活。
[+ object]
- We contracted [=hired] a lawyer.我们与律师签署了雇用合同。
4
/ˈkɑːnˌtrækt/ [+ object] formal : to agree to (a marriage, an alliance, etc.) formally订立婚约（或盟约）
- a legally contracted marriage合法缔结的婚姻
- The company contracted an alliance with a former competitor.公司与过去的一个竞争对手结成了同盟。
contract out
[phrasal verb] /ˈkɑːnˌtrækt/ contract (something) out or contract out (something)
: to agree by contract to pay someone to perform (a job)把…签约外包；订约把…承包出去
- The company contracted out its manufacturing jobs. [=the company paid another company to do its manufacturing jobs instead of doing them itself]这家公司把制造业务外包出去了。
con·tract ˈkän-ˌtrakt 
con·tract
transitive verb sense 2a and intransitive verb sense 1 usually
ˈkän-ˌtrakt other senses usually
kən-ˈtrakt contracted; contracting; contracts
: hired to execute a contract (see contract entry 1 sense 1a)
Synonyms
Example Sentences
Noun The contract requires him to finish work by the end of the year. I tore up the contract. Have you signed the contract yet? Verb She contracted her lips into a frown. The muscle expands and then contracts. The hot metal contracted as it cooled. See More
Recent Examples on the Web
USA TODAY, 8 Sep. 2022 If this contract dispute does fall to Congress to resolve, lawmakers might be forced to make some difficult decisions in an election year. Josh Funk, ajc, 8 Sep. 2022 The conversations come more than a year and a half before the Big 12's current television contract calls for a formal, exclusive negotiating window with both ESPN and Fox. Keith Jenkins, The Enquirer, 8 Sep. 2022 That includes linebacker Roquan Smith and running back David Montgomery, who are both entering contract seasons and uncertain what their future with the organization holds beyond this season. Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 8 Sep. 2022 Nan Whaley, the Democratic nominee for governor, says Ohio’s state government should do more to create unionized construction jobs by expanding training and setting new state contract requirements. Cliff Pinckard, cleveland, 8 Sep. 2022 Huber’s contract was dissolved June 1, according to Dunleavy spokesman Jeff Turner. Iris Samuels, Anchorage Daily News, 7 Sep. 2022 A few years ago, the Mariners moved Edwin Diaz in exchange for the sixth overall pick in the previous draft, outfielder Jarred Kelenic, plus the opportunity to shed roughly $100 million of Robinson Cano’s contract. Nick Piecoro, The Arizona Republic, 7 Sep. 2022 The large majority of kickoffs — 85 percent — came after 5 p.m. That is expected to continue under the Mountain West’s current TV contract. San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Sep. 2022 Chelsey Dulaney, WSJ, 4 Sep. 2022 Pyongyang has struggled to put the pandemic behind them as officials contract and recontract the virus. Fox News, 30 Aug. 2022 According to their research, individuals who contract COVID-19 after vaccination, even after a booster dose, still shed virus into the air. Gretchen Cuda Kroen, cleveland, 19 Aug. 2022 The pandemic had largely halted long jury trials because of the risk that a juror would contract COVID-19 and spread it to others. Tess Williams, Anchorage Daily News, 17 Aug. 2022 However, health officials have repeatedly stressed that anyone can contract the virus. Arielle Mitropoulos, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2022 The response has ensured a softer landing for an economy that analysts at one point expected would contract 10% in the second quarter. Fortune, 11 Aug. 2022 Just as households and firms contract out for these services, firms that need accurate time can lease timing services rather than purchasing the clocks and integrating them across their operations. Diana Furchtgott-roth, Forbes, 3 Aug. 2022 Spiders have flexor muscles that contract their legs inwards. Manasee Wagh, Popular Mechanics, 28 July 2022 Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 24 July 2022 According to multiple publications, Ball Corporation will now require that non-contract customers order no fewer than five truckloads (roughly one million cans) per each of their beverages starting on January 1. The Salt Lake Tribune, 1 Dec. 2021 The company almost never loses workplace arbitrations, though it was hit with a $1 million award in May in a case brought by another ex-contract worker that was similar to Diaz’s. Fortune, 5 Oct. 2021 Throughout the pre-contract process, Pareja said Mueller maintained a professional attitude and a respect for his current club. Julia Poe, orlandosentinel.com, 31 July 2021 Mueller was eyeing a potential midseason transfer to a Belgian team according to a report from the Athletic, but ultimately settled on the pre-contract process. Julia Poe, orlandosentinel.com, 21 July 2021 That might sound like a lot of work to put in for a business that’s still only a potential client, but a few hours spent during the pre-contract process would have saved me six months of frustration in the long run. Christopher Tompkins, Forbes, 21 June 2021 Township trustees set aside a pool of up to $155,518 for the 2021 raises, which represents about 3.5% of the $5.4 million payroll for non-contract employees. Sue Kiesewetter, The Enquirer, 27 Mar. 2021 Also, Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle said that Kristaps Porzingis was medically cleared to take part in 5-on-0 work and non-contract defensive work on Friday. Callie Caplan, Dallas News, 18 Dec. 2020 See More
Noun
The contract language from the home-and-home deal signed in 2018 said the visiting institution's band seats must come from the visiting institution's ticket allotment. USA TODAY, 8 Sep. 2022 If this contract dispute does fall to Congress to resolve, lawmakers might be forced to make some difficult decisions in an election year. Josh Funk, ajc, 8 Sep. 2022 The conversations come more than a year and a half before the Big 12's current television contract calls for a formal, exclusive negotiating window with both ESPN and Fox. Keith Jenkins, The Enquirer, 8 Sep. 2022 That includes linebacker Roquan Smith and running back David Montgomery, who are both entering contract seasons and uncertain what their future with the organization holds beyond this season. Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 8 Sep. 2022 Nan Whaley, the Democratic nominee for governor, says Ohio’s state government should do more to create unionized construction jobs by expanding training and setting new state contract requirements. Cliff Pinckard, cleveland, 8 Sep. 2022 Huber’s contract was dissolved June 1, according to Dunleavy spokesman Jeff Turner. Iris Samuels, Anchorage Daily News, 7 Sep. 2022 A few years ago, the Mariners moved Edwin Diaz in exchange for the sixth overall pick in the previous draft, outfielder Jarred Kelenic, plus the opportunity to shed roughly $100 million of Robinson Cano’s contract. Nick Piecoro, The Arizona Republic, 7 Sep. 2022 The large majority of kickoffs — 85 percent — came after 5 p.m. That is expected to continue under the Mountain West’s current TV contract. San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Sep. 2022 Verb
The bank estimates the U.K. economy would contract 3.4% in that scenario. Chelsey Dulaney, WSJ, 4 Sep. 2022 Pyongyang has struggled to put the pandemic behind them as officials contract and recontract the virus. Fox News, 30 Aug. 2022 According to their research, individuals who contract COVID-19 after vaccination, even after a booster dose, still shed virus into the air. Gretchen Cuda Kroen, cleveland, 19 Aug. 2022 The pandemic had largely halted long jury trials because of the risk that a juror would contract COVID-19 and spread it to others. Tess Williams, Anchorage Daily News, 17 Aug. 2022 However, health officials have repeatedly stressed that anyone can contract the virus. Arielle Mitropoulos, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2022 The response has ensured a softer landing for an economy that analysts at one point expected would contract 10% in the second quarter. Fortune, 11 Aug. 2022 Just as households and firms contract out for these services, firms that need accurate time can lease timing services rather than purchasing the clocks and integrating them across their operations. Diana Furchtgott-roth, Forbes, 3 Aug. 2022 Spiders have flexor muscles that contract their legs inwards. Manasee Wagh, Popular Mechanics, 28 July 2022 Adjective
FC Barcelona have reached a pre-contract agreement with Sevilla's Jules Kounde. Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 24 July 2022 According to multiple publications, Ball Corporation will now require that non-contract customers order no fewer than five truckloads (roughly one million cans) per each of their beverages starting on January 1. The Salt Lake Tribune, 1 Dec. 2021 The company almost never loses workplace arbitrations, though it was hit with a $1 million award in May in a case brought by another ex-contract worker that was similar to Diaz’s. Fortune, 5 Oct. 2021 Throughout the pre-contract process, Pareja said Mueller maintained a professional attitude and a respect for his current club. Julia Poe, orlandosentinel.com, 31 July 2021 Mueller was eyeing a potential midseason transfer to a Belgian team according to a report from the Athletic, but ultimately settled on the pre-contract process. Julia Poe, orlandosentinel.com, 21 July 2021 That might sound like a lot of work to put in for a business that’s still only a potential client, but a few hours spent during the pre-contract process would have saved me six months of frustration in the long run. Christopher Tompkins, Forbes, 21 June 2021 Township trustees set aside a pool of up to $155,518 for the 2021 raises, which represents about 3.5% of the $5.4 million payroll for non-contract employees. Sue Kiesewetter, The Enquirer, 27 Mar. 2021 Also, Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle said that Kristaps Porzingis was medically cleared to take part in 5-on-0 work and non-contract defensive work on Friday. Callie Caplan, Dallas News, 18 Dec. 2020 See More Word History
Etymology
Noun and Adjective
Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin contractus, from contrahere to draw together, make a contract, reduce in size, from com- + trahere to draw
Verb
Middle English, from Middle French or Latin; Middle French contracter to agree upon, from Latin contractus — see contract entry 1
First Known Use
Noun
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
Verb
14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a
Adjective
1936, in the meaning defined above
Time Traveler
The first known use of contract was in the 14th century Phrases Containing contract
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