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contracting

UK
/kənˈtræktɪŋ/
US
/kənˈtræktɪŋ/
contractingnoun
contractings
pl
UK
/kənˈtræktɪŋ/
US
/kənˈtræktɪŋ/
Gerund functioning as a noun; refers to the act/process of contracting or the business of making contracts.
Translations
passation de marchésDomaine administratif et commercial.
She works in government contracting.
Elle travaille dans la passation de marchés publics.
The contracting of the metal occurs as it cools.
La contraction du métal se produit lorsqu’il refroidit.
Definitions
The process of becoming smaller or narrower; shrinkage.
The contracting of the metal occurs as it cools.
The business or activity of making contracts, especially for construction or services.
She works in government contracting.
contractingadjective
more contracting
Comp.
most contracting
Super.
Attributive use meaning ‘relating to the business of contracts or construction’ (e.g. ‘a contracting firm’).
Translations
contractantDans le domaine du bâtiment et des services.
The city hired a contracting company to renovate the bridge.
La ville a engagé une entreprise contractante pour rénover le pont.
Definitions
Relating to or involved in the business of making contracts, especially for construction or services.
The city hired a contracting company to renovate the bridge.
contractinggerund / present participle
UK
/kənˈtræktɪŋ/
US
/kənˈtræktɪŋ/
Used as a present-participial adjective meaning becoming smaller or undergoing reduction.
Translations
The contracting balloon indicated that it was losing air.
Le ballon contractant indiquait qu’il perdait de l’air.
Definitions
Becoming smaller or narrower.
The contracting balloon indicated that it was losing air.
Synonyms
narrowing
shrinking
diminishing
compressing
constricting
contractverb

contracting

Gerund

contracted
Past Simple
contracted
Past Participle
contracting
Gerund
UK
/kənˈtrækt/
US
/kənˈtrækt/
Translations
se contracter
The metal contracts as it cools.
Le métal se contracte en refroidissant.
contracterSens médical.
She contracted the flu after being exposed to the virus.
Elle a contracté la grippe après avoir été exposée au virus.
contracterSens juridique.
The company contracted with a local supplier for raw materials.
L'entreprise a contracté avec un fournisseur local pour des matières premières.
Definitions
To make or become smaller, narrower, or shorter.
The metal contracts as it cools.
To enter into a formal and legally binding agreement.
The company contracted with a local supplier for raw materials.
To catch or develop a disease or infection.
She contracted the flu after being exposed to the virus.
Synonyms
reduce
lessen
narrow
constrict
tighten
compress
diminish
shrink
Antonyms
enlarge
expand
contractnoun
Definitions
A written or spoken agreement, especially one concerning employment, sales, or tenancy, that is intended to be enforceable by law.
The company offered her a contract for the new position.
A formal agreement to kill someone for money.
The detective discovered that there was a contract out on the witness.
In bridge, the final bid, which sets the number of tricks that the bidder must make.
They won the game by successfully fulfilling their contract of seven hearts.
contractadjective
Definitions
Relating to, based on, or created by a contract; employed or provided under a contractual arrangement.
He was hired as a contract engineer for the project.
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