B2nounworklaw
US/ˈkɑːn.trækt/
UK/ˈkɒn.trækt/
an official written agreement between people or companies that the law says they must keep
In context
I signed a one-year contract with a software company in Da Nang.
Read the contract carefully before you rent the apartment.
The builder broke the contract by finishing the house six months late.
Words that go with contract
verb + noun
- sign a contractShe signed a contract with a big publisher last week.
- break a contractIf you break the contract, you will have to pay a fine.
- win a contractA Korean company won the contract to build the bridge.
- renew a contractThe club decided not to renew his contract.
noun + preposition
- contract withThe firm has a contract with the city council.
- terms of the contractUnder the terms of the contract, you cannot work for a competitor.
adjective + noun
- temporary contractMany young teachers work on temporary contracts.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
We will make a contract with them next week.Correct: We will sign a contract with them next week.