3 English Phrasal Verbs With 'CONTRACT'

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We have definitions for 3 phrasal verbs with 'CONTRACT'

3 phrasal verbs with 'CONTRACT'

Contract in

  1. Become involved or committed to something
    (Intransitive | British English)
    » Example: Since it started, many companies have CONTRACTED IN to lend their support.

Contract out

  1. Give a contract for a service outside the company you work for
    (Separable [optional] | International English)
    » Example: They have CONTRACTED OUT their catering services to save money.

Contract out of

  1. Formally leave and agreement
    (Inseparable | British English)
    » Example: I CONTRACTED OUT OF the deal years ago.

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