indentured

• Durch einen Vertrag rechtlich verpflichtet, insbesondere zu einer Arbeit für eine bestimmte Zeit; häufig im Zusammenhang mit Schuldknechtschaft oder Vertragsarbeit.

Bound by a legal contract, especially to work for someone for a specific period of time.

1. Bound by contractC1formal

   Legally or formally obligated to work for someone for a specific period of time under a contract.

   Vertraglich gebunden

   • The indentured servant worked for seven years to pay off his passage.
   • Many immigrants arrived as indentured laborers in the 18th century.
   • She was indentured to a master craftsman for her apprenticeship.

   Synonymeapprenticedboundcontractedobligated

   Antonymefreeindependentunbound

• Verb, das bedeutet, jemanden durch einen Vertrag zu binden, besonders in ein Ausbildungs- oder Dienstverhältnis.

A verb meaning to bind someone by a contract, especially for apprenticeship or service.

1. Bind by contractC1formal

   To bind someone, such as an apprentice or servant, by a formal legal agreement or contract.

   Vertraglich binden

   • The master indentured the young boy for seven years of service.
   • Many immigrants were indentured to work on plantations.
   • He was indentured to a blacksmith to learn the trade.

   Synonymeapprenticearticlebindcontractengage