contract

US /ˈkɑːn.trækt/
UK /ˈkɑːn.trækt/
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contrato, acordo

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.
Eles assinaram um contrato para a nova casa.
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The company offered him a two-year contract.
A empresa ofereceu-lhe um contrato de dois anos.
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contrair, encolher

decrease in size, number, or range

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The pupil of the eye will contract in bright light.
A pupila do olho vai se contrair em luz forte.
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The economy is expected to contract next quarter.
Espera-se que a economia se contraia no próximo trimestre.
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contrair, pegar

catch or develop (a disease or infectious agent)

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He contracted a severe illness while traveling abroad.
Ele contraiu uma doença grave enquanto viajava para o exterior.
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It's easy to contract a cold in winter.
É fácil contrair um resfriado no inverno.
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contratar, firmar um contrato

enter into a formal and legally binding agreement

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The two parties agreed to contract for the supply of goods.
As duas partes concordaram em contratar para o fornecimento de bens.
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They decided to contract with a local builder for the renovation.
Eles decidiram contratar um construtor local para a reforma.
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