1. a written or spoken agreement that is intended to be enforceable by law

1. to become smaller or shorter
2. to make a legal agreement with someone to do work or provide services
3. to get or develop an illness

Examples

• She signed a contract to work for the company for two years.
• The metal contracts when it gets cold.
• We contracted a local builder to renovate our kitchen.
• He contracted pneumonia during his trip.
• The contract includes health benefits and vacation time.
• Muscles contract and relax during exercise.
• The school contracted with a new food service company.