contract
English → English
(legal) A formal and legally binding agreement between two or more parties.
Before you start the job, you must sign an employment contract that states your salary.
(English) Before you start the job, you must sign an employment contract that states your salary.
The construction firm breached the contract by failing to finish the building on time.
(English) The construction firm breached the contract by failing to finish the building on time.
(biology/physics) To become smaller or shorter in size or volume.
Metals tend to expand when heated and contract when they cool down.
(English) Metals tend to expand when heated and contract when they cool down.
The heart muscle contracts to pump blood throughout the entire body.
(English) The heart muscle contracts to pump blood throughout the entire body.
(medical) To catch or develop a disease or infectious illness.
Travelers are advised to get vaccinated so they do not contract malaria while abroad.
(English) Travelers are advised to get vaccinated so they do not contract malaria while abroad.
He unfortunately contracted the flu during his winter vacation in the mountains.
(English) He unfortunately contracted the flu during his winter vacation in the mountains.
Entry ID: en:en:contract · Source: refined · Type: vocabulary