contractor

American  

[kon-trak-ter, kuhn-trak-ter] / ˈkɒn træk tər, kənˈtræk tər /

noun

1. a person who contracts to furnish supplies or perform work at a certain price or rate.

2. something that contracts, especially a muscle.

3. Bridge. the player or team who makes the final bid.

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contractor British  

/ kənˈtræk-, ˈkɒntræktə /

noun

1. a person or firm that contracts to supply materials or labour, esp for building

2. something that contracts, esp a muscle

3. law a person who is a party to a contract

4. the declarer in bridge

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Etymology

Origin of contractor

From Late Latin, dating back to 1540–50; contract, -tor

Example Sentences

Nearly one in three contractors reports being affected by stepped-up immigration enforcement.

From The Wall Street Journal

The White House is planning an executive order that would limit payouts at defense contractors when projects are delayed and over budget, according to Reuters and Bloomberg reports.

From MarketWatch

The contractor hired to do the repairs had not yet begun when the fire exploded.

From Los Angeles Times

But as Holdorff Polhill’s contractor, John Ondrejcka, walked her through the shell of her home on a warm autumn Wednesday, he said the pace of construction has sped up in recent months.

From Los Angeles Times

Covering the rest himself meant he wouldn’t have enough cash on hand to pay for a contractor, so he’s taking on the role himself.

From Los Angeles Times