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contracting

UK
/kənˈtræktɪŋ/
US
/kənˈtræktɪŋ/

Translations

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.
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.
contractingadjective
more contracting
Comp.
most contracting
Super.
Attributive use meaning ‘relating to the business of contracts or construction’ (e.g. ‘a contracting firm’).
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.
contractinggerund / present participle
UK
/kənˈtræktɪŋ/
US
/kənˈtræktɪŋ/
Used as a present-participial adjective meaning becoming smaller or undergoing reduction.
The contracting balloon indicated that it was losing air.
Le ballon contractant indiquait qu’il perdait de l’air.
Synonyms
narrowing
shrinking
diminishing
compressing
constricting
contractverb

contracting

Gerund

contracted
Past Simple
contracted
Past Participle
contracting
Gerund
UK
/kənˈtrækt/
US
/kənˈtrækt/
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.
Synonyms
reduce
lessen
narrow
constrict
tighten
compress
diminish
shrink
Antonyms
enlarge
expand

Definitions

contractingnoun
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
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
Becoming smaller or narrower.
The contracting balloon indicated that it was losing air.
contractverb
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.
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