contracting
Произношение: [kənˈtræktɪŋ]
Контекст: «business»
(verb) to make a legal agreement to provide services or do work for someone. It’s like when a person or a company promises to do a job for money.
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The company is contracting with a new supplier to deliver fresh products.
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They are not contracting any new projects this year because of budget cuts.
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Are you contracting any services for the upcoming event?
Контекст: «physical change»
(verb) to become smaller or tighter. It’s like when you squish a balloon and it gets smaller.
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When it gets cold outside, the metal is contracting and it becomes harder.
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The material is not contracting when heated; it is actually expanding.
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What happens to your muscles when they are contracting during exercise?
Контекст: «medical»
(verb) to develop an illness or disease. It’s like when someone catches a cold or gets sick.
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He is at risk of contracting the virus if he doesn't take precautions.
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She is not contracting any illnesses because she takes good care of her health.
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How can someone avoid contracting the flu this season?