Noun:
- A written or spoken agreement, especially one concerning employment, sales, or tenancy, that is intended to be enforceable by law.
- An official document that states the terms and conditions of such an agreement.
Verb:
- To enter into a formal and legally binding agreement.
- To become smaller or narrower; shrink.
Prepositions:
- “With” (contract with someone)
- “To” (contract to do something)
- “For” (contract for something)
Collocations:
- Contract negotiations/agreement/terms, sign a contract, breach a contract, honor a contract.
Example Sentences:
- They signed a contract to purchase the property.
- The company offered him a contract to work as a consultant.
- She reviewed the contract before signing it.
- He breached the contract by failing to deliver the goods on time.
- They negotiated the terms of the contract for hours.
- The contract specifies the responsibilities of each party.
- She’s under contract with a major publishing house.
- He honored his contract to coach the team for the season.
- The contract expires at the end of the year.
- They drafted a new contract to reflect the updated terms.
- The union is negotiating a new contract with the company.
- The contract outlines the payment schedule.
- She’s in discussions to renew her contract with the company.
- They are bound by the terms of the contract they signed.
- He agreed to a contract extension with the team.
- The contract prohibits them from disclosing confidential information.
- She’s seeking legal advice regarding the contract.
- They have a contract for the construction of the new building.
- The contract requires them to meet specific deadlines.
- The contract includes a non-compete clause.
- He’s reviewing the contract for any hidden fees.
- They renegotiated the terms of the contract.
- She fulfilled her contract to deliver the report by Friday.
- The contract was terminated due to a breach of trust.
- He’s under contract to perform in five shows this month.
- The contract was signed by both parties yesterday.
- She’s drafting a contract for the sale of her car.
- The contract negotiations are progressing slowly.
- They entered into a contract to provide services to the government.
- The contract was awarded to the lowest bidder.
- He’s seeking legal advice on how to terminate the contract.
- They’re bound by the terms of the contract they signed.
- The contract stipulates payment upon completion of the project.
- She’s reviewing the contract for any discrepancies.
- They renewed their contract for another year.
- The contract was canceled due to unforeseen circumstances.
- He’s negotiating a contract with a new employer.
- They’re in breach of contract for failing to deliver the goods.
- She’s under contract to write three more books.
- The contract was finalized after weeks of negotiation.
- He’s bound by the terms of the contract he signed.
- They’re working on a contract for the construction project.
- She signed a contract to lease the apartment for a year.
- The contract includes a confidentiality agreement.
- They’re negotiating the terms of the contract.
- He’s reviewing the contract for any loopholes.
- The contract specifies payment terms and conditions.
- She’s under contract to perform in a Broadway show.
- They agreed to a contract extension with the supplier.
- The contract was renewed for another season.