contractor (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /kənˈtræktər/

Definition

A person or company that agrees to provide services or to build or repair something for a fixed price.

Examples

• The general contractor is responsible for overseeing the entire construction project.

• We hired a plumbing contractor to fix the leaky pipe.

• Many freelance workers operate as independent contractors.

How to Use contractor

contractor for (prepositional phrase)

Indicates the specific service or project the contractor is hired for. — "They hired a new contractor for the landscaping project."

contractor agreement (collocation)

A formal document outlining the terms between a client and a contractor. — "The contractor agreement specified the payment schedule and scope of work."

Synonyms of contractor

Words with a similar meaning to contractor:

• supplier
• builder
• vendor
• undertaker
• agent

Antonyms of contractor

Words with the opposite meaning to contractor:

• client
• employer

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