contracted

• Bezeichnet etwas, das kleiner oder kürzer geworden ist, oder eine formelle Vereinbarung, die zwischen Parteien geschlossen wurde.

Describes something that has become smaller or shorter, or a formal agreement entered into by parties.

1. Reduced in sizeB2formal

   Made smaller or drawn together, often by muscle action or cooling.

   Zusammengezogen

   • The pupil of the eye is contracted in bright light.
   • The metal contracted as it cooled down.
   • His muscles were contracted from the intense workout.

   Synonymeconstricteddiminisheddrawnnarrowedreducedshrunken

   Antonymeenlargedexpandedextended

2. Acquired or infectedB2formalmedical

   Having caught or developed a disease or illness.

   Angesteckt

   • He contracted a rare virus while traveling abroad.
   • She contracted pneumonia after being exposed to the cold.
   • Many people contracted the flu during the outbreak.

   Synonymeaffectedafflictedinfectedstricken

3. Legally boundC1formal

   Having entered into a formal agreement or contract.

   Vertraglich gebunden

   • The company is contracted to deliver the goods by Friday.
   • She is contracted to work for the firm for three years.
   • They are contracted under strict confidentiality terms.

   Synonymeboundcommittedengagedindenturedobligatedobligedpledged

• Verb, das verwendet wird, um die Handlung des Eingehens einer formellen und rechtlich bindenden Vereinbarung zu bezeichnen, oder um die Verringerung oder Verengung von etwas zu bezeichnen.

A verb used to indicate the act of entering into a formal and legally binding agreement, or to become smaller or narrower.

1. Become smaller or tighterB2formal

   To become smaller in size, length, or volume; to draw together.

   Zusammenziehen

   • Metal contracts when it cools down.
   • The muscles contract during exercise.
   • The universe is thought to be expanding, not contracting.

   Synonymecompresscondenseconstrictdecreasediminishdraw togethernarrowreduceshrinktighten

   Antonymeexpandrelaxstretch

2. Acquire or developB2formalmedical

   To become infected with a disease or to develop a habit or condition.

   Erkranken

   • He contracted a rare virus while traveling abroad.
   • She contracted pneumonia after being exposed to the cold.
   • Many people contract the flu during winter.

   Synonymeacquirecatchdevelopgetincurpick up

3. Enter into a legal agreementB2formallegal

   To make a formal, legally binding agreement with someone.

   einen Vertrag schließen

   • The company contracted with a new supplier for raw materials.
   • They contracted to build a new office building.
   • She contracted her services to the government for two years.

   Synonymeagreearrangebargaincovenantengagepledgesettlestipulateundertake

Phrasal-Variantencontract incontract out