Contract

Pronunciation: /ˈkɑːnˌtrækt/

Contract (noun)

  1. a written or spoken agreement, especially one concerning employment or sales, that is intended to be enforceable by law.
  2. an agreement to do a specific job for someone, often for money.

Examples

  • The contract was signed by both parties.
  • They reviewed the contract carefully before agreeing.

Common collocations: sign a contract, breach of contract, contract terms, fulfill a contract, contract work

Contract (verb)

  1. to become smaller or make something smaller by drawing together.
  2. to get an illness or disease.
  3. to make a formal agreement with someone to do something.

Examples

  • The balloon contracts as it cools.
  • Muscles contract during exercise.

Synonyms of Contract

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Contract

  • — When referring to physical size or scope.
  • — When referring to agreements or promises.