contracted

• Descreve algo que se tornou menor ou mais curto, ou um acordo formal firmado entre partes.

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.

   Contraído

   • 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.

   Sinônimosconstricteddiminisheddrawnnarrowedreducedshrunken

   Antônimosenlargedexpandedextended

2. Acquired or infectedB2formalmedical

   Having caught or developed a disease or illness.

   Contraído

   • 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.

   Sinônimosaffectedafflictedinfectedstricken

3. Legally boundC1formal

   Having entered into a formal agreement or contract.

   Vinculado por contrato

   • 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.

   Sinônimosboundcommittedengagedindenturedobligatedobligedpledged

• Verbo 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.

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.

   Contrair-se

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

   Sinônimoscompresscondenseconstrictdecreasediminishdraw togethernarrowreduceshrinktighten

   Antônimosexpandrelaxstretch

2. Acquire or developB2formalmedical

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

   Contrair

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

   Sinônimosacquirecatchdevelopgetincurpick up

3. Enter into a legal agreementB2formallegal

   To make a formal, legally binding agreement with someone.

   Firmar contrato

   • 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.

   Sinônimosagreearrangebargaincovenantengagepledgesettlestipulateundertake

Variantes phrasalcontract incontract out