Question 1 · Quick check
contractor
CEFRB2
/ˈkɒnˌtɹæk.tə(ɹ)/
noun
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In plain English
- 01
noun
A person or company hired to do specific work.
- 02
noun
Extra detailA person or company that builds or improves buildings or structures.
Examples
Just like I thought, the contractor came back today, begging for more time.
Right on schedule, that contractor came around today, begging for more time.
At a glance
Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale
- Senses
- 5
- Parts of speech
- 1
- Citations
- 2
Deep Dive
noun
Extra meaningsA person or company that performs specific tasks like electrical or plumbing work in construction projects.
A person or company hired to maintain existing facilities like air conditioning systems, groundskeeping, etc.
A person hired to do a job on a business contract, as opposed to a permanent employee.
More examples
In contextTom hired a local contractor to remodel his kitchen.
Two days later, walking beyond the usual limit of the conventional promenade, Carrados reached a rough wooden hut such as contractors erect during the progress of their work.
It looks like you're off to a three-hour staff meeting that doesn't apply to me. I'm glad I'm a highly-paid contractor. I'll be increasing my skills while you fight to get oxygen to your brains.
Quick test
Two questions on this entry. Nothing is scored.
Practise this properly in the app, where the word comes back before you forget it.
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Origin
noun
Borrowed from Late Latin contractor, from Latin contract-, stem of contractus + -tor. First attested in the 16th century.