contract
Seed from Open English WordNet (OEWN) 2025
Meanings by context
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- definition a binding agreement between two or more persons that is enforceable by law
- definition (contract bridge) the highest bid becomes the contract setting the number of tricks that the bidder must make
- definition a variety of bridge in which the bidder receives points toward game only for the number of tricks they bid
- definition enter into a contractual arrangement
- definition engage by written agreement
- definition squeeze or press together
- definition be stricken by an illness, fall victim to an illness
- definition become smaller or draw together
- definition cause to be smaller
- definition compress or concentrate
- definition make or become more narrow or restricted
- definition reduce in scope while retaining essential elements