contract in

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Verb contract in has 1 sense

contract in - consent in writing to pay money to a trade union for political use
--₁ is one way to accept, consent, go for
Antonyms: contract out
Sample sentence:
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Contract in

Part of speech: Verb

Sense 1: To become involved in a legally binding agreement

When two parties decide to contract in, they agree to the terms and conditions set forth in a legally binding agreement.

Example sentence:

She contracted in as a partner in the law firm.

Sense 2: To become contracted or reduced in size or amount

During intense exercise, muscles contract in order to generate force.

Example sentence:

When exposed to cold weather, blood vessels contract in an attempt to minimize heat loss.

Part of speech: Preposition

Sense: To limit or confine

Her talents are not contracted in any specific field; she has a wide range of abilities.

Example sentence:

The company decided not to contract themselves in a specific market, allowing for diversification.