contract

US /ˈkɑːn.trækt/
UK /ˈkɑːn.trækt/
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contratto, accordo

a written or spoken agreement, especially one concerning employment, sales, or tenancy, that is intended to be enforceable by law

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They signed a contract for the new house.
Hanno firmato un contratto per la nuova casa.
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The company offered him a two-year contract.
L'azienda gli ha offerto un contratto di due anni.
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contrarsi, restringersi

decrease in size, number, or range

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The pupil of the eye will contract in bright light.
La pupilla dell'occhio si contrarrà in luce intensa.
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The economy is expected to contract next quarter.
L'economia dovrebbe contrarsi il prossimo trimestre.
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shrinkdiminishreducelessen
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expandgrowincrease
2.

contrarre, prendere

catch or develop (a disease or infectious agent)

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He contracted a severe illness while traveling abroad.
Ha contratto una grave malattia mentre viaggiava all'estero.
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It's easy to contract a cold in winter.
È facile prendere un raffreddore in inverno.
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contrattare, stipulare un contratto

enter into a formal and legally binding agreement

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The two parties agreed to contract for the supply of goods.
Le due parti hanno concordato di stipulare un contratto per la fornitura di beni.
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They decided to contract with a local builder for the renovation.
Hanno deciso di contrattare con un costruttore locale per la ristrutturazione.
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agreeundertakecommitpledge
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