contract

US /'kɑ:ntrækt/

UK /'kɒntrækt/

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verb

  • To become ill as a result of getting a disease
  • To make an agreement for doing work for money
  • Catch or develop (a disease or infectious agent).
  • To reduce in size, length due to heat loss
  • To reduce the amount of
  • Decrease in size, number, or range.

noun

  • A written or spoken agreement, especially one concerning employment, sales, or tenancy, that is intended to be enforceable by law.
  • Legal agreement, e.g. for doing work for money
  • A written agreement.
  • Agreement to pay someone to kill a person

other

  • To enter into a formal and legally binding agreement.
  • To catch or develop (a disease or infectious agent).

other

  • To decrease in size, number, or range.