单词	contractor
释义	contractor noun con·​trac·​tor sense 1 is usually ˈkän-ˌtrak-tər  sense 2 is usually kən-ˈtrak-  1 : one that contracts or is party to a contract: such as a : one that contracts to perform work or provide supplies b : one that contracts to erect buildings 2 : something (such as a muscle) that contracts or shortens Example Sentences They hired a contractor to remodel the kitchen. Recent Examples on the Web The standard over whether Gutierrez-Reed qualifies as an independent contractor varies in civil court and proceedings before the safety agency. Winston Cho, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Sep. 2022 The law established the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (OPTN) and mandated that it be operated by an independent contractor. Blair L. Sadler, STAT, 22 Aug. 2022 Since a gig worker is an independent contractor and not an employee, cutting ties with a bad apple is typically much simpler. Norm Johnson, Forbes, 18 Aug. 2022 Hermes Diaz, an independent contractor in the construction industry in Queens took on a second job in May as a commercial cleaner because of rising prices and fewer opportunities for work in residential construction. Lauren Kaori Gurley, Washington Post, 17 July 2022 Bail was denied Monday for the wife of a U.S. defense contractor accused of stealing the identity of a dead child, as well as conspiracy, according to her attorney. Teddy Grant, ABC News, 22 Aug. 2022 Sabb also worked for defense contractor Northrop Grumman Corp. after retiring from the Army in 2008. Orlando Sentinel, 9 Aug. 2022 In 2016, Primrose began working for an unnamed U.S. defense contractor. Chris Harris, PEOPLE.com, 28 July 2022 The documents led to Primrose getting secret security clearance with the U.S. Coast Guard and as a defense contractor. Jennifer Sinco Kelleher And Brian Melley, Chron, 27 July 2022 See More Word History First Known Use 1548, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing contractor independent contractor independent contractor Medical Definition contractor noun con·​trac·​tor ˈkän-ˌtrak-tər  kən-ˈ  : something (as a muscle) that contracts or shortens Legal Definition contractor noun con·​trac·​tor ˈkän-ˌtrak-tər, kən-ˈtrak-  : one that contracts: as a : one that contracts to perform work or provide supplies b : one that contracts to erect buildings
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