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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.
contractingadjective
more contracting
Comp.
most contracting
Super.
Attributive use meaning ‘relating to the business of contracts or construction’ (e.g. ‘a contracting firm’).
contractinggerund / present participle
UK
/kənˈtræktɪŋ/
US
/kənˈtræktɪŋ/
Used as a present-participial adjective meaning becoming smaller or undergoing reduction.
The contracting market has affected many businesses.
Сужающийся рынок повлиял на многие компании.
The contracting economy has led to job losses.
Сокращающаяся экономика привела к потере рабочих мест.
Synonyms
constricting
narrowing
shrinking
diminishing
compressing
contractverb

contracting

Gerund

contracted
Past Simple
contracted
Past Participle
contracting
Gerund
UK
/kənˈtrækt/
US
/kənˈtrækt/
The company decided to contract a new supplier.
Компания решила заключить контракт с новым поставщиком.
The metal contracts when it cools.
Металл сокращается, когда остывает.
Synonyms
diminish
shrink
lessen
narrow
constrict
tighten
compress
reduce
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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