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    contractor

    US /ˈkɑnˌtræktɚ, kənˈtræk-/

    ・

    UK /kənˈtræktə(r)/

    A2
    n.NounBusiness doing work for an amount of money
    The contractor gave us a price for the home repairs

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    Prime Minister's Questions: 17 January 2018

    44:53Prime Minister's Questions: 17 January 2018
    • did the Government allow a major Government contractor to get away with that? Will the

      did the Government allow a major Government contractor to get away with that? Will the

    • So why did the Government allow a major government contractor to get away with this?

      So why did the Government allow a major government contractor to get away with this?

    B1

    Why It Took Boeing A Decade To Launch NASA Astronauts On Starliner

    13:47Why It Took Boeing A Decade To Launch NASA Astronauts On Starliner
    • Following the Apollo Moon program, NASA chose Boeing as the prime contractor to build the International Space Station.

      Following the Apollo Moon program, NASA chose Boeing as the prime contractor to build the International Space Station.

    • Following the Apollo Moon program, NASA chose Boeing as the prime contractor to build the International Space Station.

      Following the Apollo Moon program, NASA chose Boeing as the prime contractor to build the International Space Station.

    B1

    Day in the Life of a Japanese Construction Worker

    15:23Day in the Life of a Japanese Construction Worker
    • Kaori has been working at construction sites in Tokyo as a heavy machine operator for about 9 years now Initially gaining her experience at her previous company for 6 years While now, she works as a hitori oyakata, a term used in the construction industry for an independent contractor Directly translated as one boss For me?

      Kaori has been working at construction sites in Tokyo as a heavy machine operator for about 9 years now Initially gaining her experience at her previous company for 6 years While now, she works as a hitori oyakata, a term used in the construction industry for an independent contractor Directly translated as one boss For me?

    • Kaori has been working at construction sites in Tokyo as a heavy machine operator for about 9 years now, initially gaining her experience at her previous company for 6 years, while now she works as a Hitori Oyakata, a term used in the construction industry for an independent contractor, directly translated as "one boss." For me?

      Kaori has been working at construction sites in Tokyo as a heavy machine operator for about 9 years now, initially gaining her experience at her previous company for 6 years, while now she works as a Hitori Oyakata, a term used in the construction industry for an independent contractor, directly translated as "one boss." For me?

    B1

    Nassim Taleb - The TRUTH About Employment [w/ Russ Roberts]

    09:46Nassim Taleb - The TRUTH About Employment [w/ Russ Roberts]
    • Whereas a contractor, when you fire a contractor, you find another client.

      Whereas a contractor, when you fire a contractor, you find another client.

    • The hierarchy you're suggesting is contractor employs slave and issue employee is getting close to slave because they have more at stake than contractor, but not as much as a slave.

      The hierarchy you're suggesting is contractor employs slave and issue employee is getting close to slave because they have more at stake than contractor, but not as much as a slave.

    B1

    Stories from the Bunkhouse (Ep. 21) | Yellowstone | Paramount Network

    11:56Stories from the Bunkhouse (Ep. 21) | Yellowstone | Paramount Network
    • Yeah, I'd like to be more like an independent contractor.

      Yeah, I'd like to be more like an independent contractor.

    • Yeah, I'd like to be more like an independent contractor.

      Yeah, I'd like to be more like an independent contractor.

    B1

    F-35 JSF Joint Strike Fighter Lightning II Test Pilot Flies

    03:07F-35 JSF Joint Strike Fighter Lightning II Test Pilot Flies
    • That'll include the contractor and the military pilots,

      That'll include the contractor and the military pilots,

    • Colonel Bunch adds there are advantages of having both contractor and military aviators on this program.

      Colonel Bunch adds there are advantages of having both contractor and military aviators on this program.

    B1

    What Are Drones Used For? 31 Uses For Flying Drones and UAV. From Aerial Photography to Warfare

    15:19What Are Drones Used For? 31 Uses For Flying Drones and UAV.  From Aerial Photography to Warfare
    • You've also prevented yourself from being defrauded by a roofing contractor quoting for unnecessary work.

      You've also prevented yourself from being defrauded by a roofing contractor quoting for unnecessary work.

    • You’ve also prevented yourself from being defrauded by a roofing contractor quoting

      You’ve also prevented yourself from being defrauded by a roofing contractor quoting

    B2

    What Elon Musk Wants From Donald Trump

    08:49What Elon Musk Wants From Donald Trump
    • Elon Musk owns a major defense contractor.

      Elon Musk owns a major defense contractor.

    • Elon Musk owns a major defense contractor.

      Elon Musk owns a major defense contractor.

    B2

    Conan & Sona Guess Team Coco Staffers By Voice | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend

    13:19Conan & Sona Guess Team Coco Staffers By Voice | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
    • Yeah, so I don't think you should I'm an independent contractor.

      Yeah, so I don't think you should I'm an independent contractor.

    • So I don't think you should." I'm an independent contractor.

      So I don't think you should." I'm an independent contractor.

    A2

    Renovating A $155K Mansion In North Carolina | Unlocked

    08:41Renovating A $155K Mansion In North Carolina | Unlocked
    • Initially, knowing it needed a lot of work before we even purchased the home, we walked it with multiple contractors, so plumbing, electrical, a general contractor, all of the areas recovered.

      Initially, knowing it needed a lot of work before we even purchased the home, we walked it with multiple contractors, so plumbing, electrical, a general contractor, all of the areas recovered.

    • So plumbing, electrical, a general contractor, all of the areas recovered.

      So plumbing, electrical, a general contractor, all of the areas recovered.

    A2