C1nounworkbusiness
US/ˈkɑːn.træk.tər/
UK/kənˈtræk.tə/
someone, or a firm, that another company pays to do a particular job, such as building work
In context
The city hired a private contractor to build the new metro station.
Many delivery riders are treated as independent contractors, not employees.
We hired a contractor to fix the leaking roof before the rainy season.
Words that go with contractor
adjective + noun
- independent contractora self-employed person hired for a specific jobHe works as an independent contractor and sets his own hours.
- main contractorthe company in charge of the whole building projectThe main contractor hired smaller firms to do the electrical work.
noun + noun
- building contractora person or firm that constructs buildingsWe asked a building contractor to estimate the cost of the extension.
- defense contractora company that makes weapons or equipment for the militaryThe defense contractor won a large order from the army.
verb + noun
- hire a contractorpay a firm or person to do a jobThey decided to hire a contractor to repair the roof.