Meaning of the word contactor in English
What does contactor mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
contactor
US /kənˈtæktər/
UK /kənˈtæktər/
Noun
1.
a person or company that undertakes a contract to provide materials or labor to perform a service or job
Example:
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We hired a contactor to build our new house.
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The electrical contactor finished the wiring yesterday.
2.
an electrically controlled switch used for switching a power circuit, similar to a relay but with higher current ratings
Example:
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The motor is controlled by a large industrial contactor.
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A faulty contactor can cause a machine to malfunction.