Contract in
verb
To become smaller or shorter, usually because of cold or fear.
My muscles contracted in response to the freezing water.
Often appears as...
- muscles contract in
- body contract in
verb
To establish a formal agreement or to enter into a legal agreement.
The company contracted in new employees to handle the extra workload.
Often appears as...
- contract in employees
- contract in services
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
verb
To catch or develop a disease or illness.
He contracted in a serious illness while traveling abroad.
Often appears as...
- contract in illness
- contract in disease
verb
To become smaller or shorter, usually because of cold or fear.
My muscles contracted in response to the freezing water.
Often appears as...
- muscles contract in
- body contract in
verb
To establish a formal agreement or to enter into a legal agreement.
The company contracted in new employees to handle the extra workload.
Often appears as...
- contract in employees
- contract in services
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
verb
To catch or develop a disease or illness.
He contracted in a serious illness while traveling abroad.
Often appears as...
- contract in illness
- contract in disease
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Reaction
Used to describe involuntary responses to stimuli, not deliberate actions.
Her pupils contracted in the dark room.
Pro Tip 2/2Immediate Effect
Highlights an instantaneous response to conditions like temperature or emotion.
The metal contracted in the cold.
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