contracted

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

ruОписывает что-то, что стало меньше или короче, или формальное соглашение, заключённое сторонами.esDescribe algo que se ha vuelto más pequeño o más corto, o un acuerdo formal establecido por las partes.frQui est devenu plus petit ou plus court, ou qui fait l'objet d'un accord formel conclu entre des parties.deBezeichnet etwas, das kleiner oder kürzer geworden ist, oder eine formelle Vereinbarung, die zwischen Parteien geschlossen wurde.ptDescreve algo que se tornou menor ou mais curto, ou um acordo formal firmado entre partes.zh指某物变小、变短或收缩；也指双方订立的正式协议或合同。arيصف شيئًا أصبح أصغر أو أقصر، أو اتفاقًا رسميًا مبرمًا بين الأطراف.

1. Reduced in size B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruСокращённыйescontraído, reducido en tamañofrContracté / RétractédeZusammengezogenptContraídozh收缩的arمُنْقَبِض

   Synonymes: constricteddiminisheddrawnnarrowedreducedshrunken

   Antonymes: enlargedexpandedextended

2. Acquired or infected B2 formal medical

   Having caught or developed a disease or illness.

   • 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.

   ruЗаражённыйesContraído (enfermedad)frContracté (au sens de maladie attrapée)deAngestecktptContraídozh感染的arمُصاب

   Synonymes: affectedafflictedinfectedstricken

3. Legally bound C1 formal

   Having entered into a formal agreement or contract.

   • 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.

   ruСвязанный договоромesobligado por contratofrEngagé par contratdeVertraglich gebundenptVinculado por contratozh受合同约束的arملتزم بعقد

   Synonymes: boundcommittedengagedindenturedobligatedobligedpledged

• more contracted comparative form
• most contracted superlative form

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

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия по вступлению в формальное и юридически обязывающее соглашение, или для обозначения уменьшения или сужения.esVerbo que se usa para referirse a la acción de formalizar un acuerdo jurídicamente vinculante, o para indicar una disminución o reducción de tamaño, cantidad o alcance.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de conclure un accord formel et juridiquement contraignant, ou pour désigner une diminution ou un rétrécissement.deVerb, 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.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de firmar um acordo ou compromisso formal e juridicamente vinculante, ou para indicar a redução, o encolhimento ou o estreitamento de algo.zh动词，指订立具有法律约束力的正式协议，或指体积、数量、范围等的缩小、收缩。arفعل يُستعمل للدلالة على إبرام اتفاق أو عقد رسمي مُلزم قانونيًا، أو للدلالة على الانقباض والتقلص والتضاءل في الحجم أو النطاق.

1. Become smaller or tighter B2 formal

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

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

   ruСжиматьсяesContraersefrse contracterdeZusammenziehenptContrair-sezh收缩arينكمش

   Synonymes: compresscondenseconstrictdecreasediminishdraw togethernarrowreduceshrinktighten

   Antonymes: expandrelaxstretch

2. Acquire or develop B2 formal medical

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

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

   ruЗаболетьesContraer (una enfermedad o hábito)frcontracter (une maladie, une habitude)deErkrankenptContrairzh染上arأصاب المرض أو اكتسب عادة

   Synonymes: acquirecatchdevelopgetincurpick up

3. Enter into a legal agreement B2 formal legal

   To make a formal, legally binding agreement with someone.

   • 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.

   ruЗаключить договорesContratarfrpasser un contratdeeinen Vertrag schließenptFirmar contratozh签订合同arإبرام عقد

   Synonymes: agreearrangebargaincovenantengagepledgesettlestipulateundertake

• contracted past participle
• contracted past simple
• contracting present participle
• contracts third person singular

Variantes phrasal: contract incontract out