contract

noun, verb B1
/ˈkɒn.trækt/ (noun), /kənˈtrækt/ (verb)

(noun) a legal agreement between two or more people or organizations; (verb) to make a legal agreement; to become smaller or shorter

“(noun) She signed a contract to work for the company for two years. (verb) Metals contract as they cool.”

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