English to Dutch Meaning of contract - contract

Contract :

contract

noun

overeenkomst, verdrag, verbond, koopje, huren, pacht, werk van contract, conventie, obligatie, regel, wet, regulatie, systeem, voorziening, nederzetting, samenstelling, administratie

verb

een overeenkomst sluiten, regelen met, verloving, verloven, omhelzen, toestand, krimpen, vellen, trek, beperken, tekenen in, verkorten, consolideren, samendrukken, verminderen, stuiptrekken, knapperig, verwringen, zijn korte, kortgeknipt, samenvatten, oprollen, verdubbelen, vouwen, verkleinen, tekort komen, kokkel, verkreukelen, Krul, verschrompelen, halen, brengen, verdienen, winnen, verkrijgen, aarzelen, gewetensbezwaar, Ravel, betrekken bij

Contract :: contractContracted :: gecontracteerdContractible :: contractibleContractile :: contractieleContracting :: aanbestedendeContractor :: aannemerContractors :: aannemersContracts :: contracten

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Definitions of contract in English

Noun(1) a binding agreement between two or more persons that is enforceable by law(2) (contract bridge(3) a variety of bridge in which the bidder receives points toward game only for the number of tricks he bid
Verb(1) enter into a contractual arrangement(2) engage by written agreement(3) squeeze or press together(4) be stricken by an illness, fall victim to an illness(5) become smaller or draw together(6) make smaller(7) compress or concentrate(8) make or become more narrow or restricted(9) reduce in scope while retaining essential elements

Examples of contract in English

(1) When bidding a contract with a minor suit as trumps, the suit is not mentioned.(2) When people laugh, their muscles contract , their pulse rates rise and their breathing is faster.(3) The factory should be self contained and contract for, order and pay for all materials obtained locally.(4) Sanctions on a country could affect its ability to contract for concessional lending.(5) In others, employers contract privately to provide the benefits.(6) Breath-holding helps create a firm base upon which the muscles can effectively contract .(7) When he can't succeed in killing himself, he hires a contract killer to carry out the job for him.(8) Mucus production increases and the muscles surrounding the airways contract , narrowing the space through which air can flow.(9) When these muscles contract , they don't directly push the head forward.(10) Planning permission has already been obtained for the terminal and British Gas intends to contract for the use of 2.2 million tonnes a year of capacity.(11) A contract of marriage may be made through agents acting ad hoc on behalf of the bride and bridegroom themselves, or of their guardians.(12) Biotech companies also contract with individual farmers to grow pharma crops.(13) It is always open to minority shareholders to contract for such representation.(14) He could claim that while creating and producing hit game shows, he was also a contract assassin for the CIA.(15) When an agreement is reached with the owner, a private contract is written and signed.(16) The company wants to contract for as much technological capability as it can.

Related Phrases of contract

(1) breach of contract ::

contractbreuk

(2) sales contract ::

koopovereenkomst

(3) to contract ::

contracteren

(4) contract law ::

contractenrecht

(5) sign a contract ::

teken een contract

(6) service contract ::

servicecontract

(7) under contract ::

onder contract

(8) employment contract ::

arbeidscontract

(9) draft contract ::

concept contract

(10) social contract ::

sociaal contract

Related Phrases of contract

(1) breach of contract ::

contractbreuk

(2) sales contract ::

koopovereenkomst

(3) to contract ::

contracteren

(4) contract law ::

contractenrecht

(5) sign a contract ::

teken een contract

(6) service contract ::

servicecontract

(7) under contract ::

onder contract

(8) employment contract ::

arbeidscontract

(9) draft contract ::

concept contract

(10) social contract ::

sociaal contract

Synonyms

Noun

1. agreement ::

overeenkomst

2. contract bridge ::

bridge

3. declaration ::

verklaring

Verb

4. shrink ::

krimpen

5. tighten ::

aandraaien

6. wrinkle ::

rimpel

7. shorten ::

verkorten

8. undertake ::

ondernemen

9. develop ::

ontwikkelen

10. incur ::

oplopen

11. reduce ::

verminderen

12. get ::

krijgen

13. narrow ::

smal

14. squeeze ::

knijpen

15. concentrate ::

concentreren

16. sign up ::

aanmelden

Different Forms

contract, contracted, contractible, contractile, contracting, contractor, contractors, contracts

Word Example from TV Shows

If that CONTRACT breaks down, then all social CONTRACTs break down.

The Big Bang Theory Season 2, Episode 22