contracting
/kənˈtræktɪŋ/
adjective
- Becoming smaller or tighter; drawing together.
- The contracting muscles in his arm showed how hard he was lifting.
- A contracting economy often leads to fewer job opportunities.
- The contracting metal cooled and shrank in the winter air.
Synonyms
noun
- The act or process of making a formal agreement or hiring someone for a job.
- The company is contracting with a new supplier for raw materials.
- Contracting for home renovations requires careful planning.
- She works in government contracting, helping agencies find vendors.