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Contractors: meaning, definitions and examples

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contractors

 

[ หˆkษ’ntrรฆktษ™rz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

building industry

Contractors are individuals or companies hired to perform construction work or provide services for a specific project. They are responsible for completing the work within the agreed-upon timeline and budget.

Synonyms

builders, construction workers, developers

Examples of usage

  • Many homeowners hire contractors to renovate their kitchens.
  • The company hired contractors to build a new office building.
  • The contractors are responsible for ensuring the project meets all safety regulations.
Context #2 | Noun

business

Contractors are individuals or companies who are hired to perform specific tasks or provide services for another company. They may work on a freelance basis or have ongoing contracts with a company.

Synonyms

consultants, freelancers, service providers

Examples of usage

  • The marketing contractor helped the company with their social media campaign.
  • Our company hires contractors for IT support services.
  • The contractor is responsible for delivering the project on time.

Translations

Translations of the word "contractors" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น empreiteiros

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค เฅ‡เค•เฅ‡เคฆเคพเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Auftragnehmer

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kontraktor

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั–ะดั€ัะดะฝะธะบะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wykonawcy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ซ‹่ฒ ๆฅญ่€…

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท entrepreneurs

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ contratistas

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท mรผteahhitler

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ณ„์•ฝ์ž

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ู…ู‚ุงูˆู„ูˆู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dodavatelรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ dodรกvatelia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‰ฟๅŒ…ๅ•†

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pogodbeniki

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ verktakar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะตั€ะดั–ะณะตั€ะปะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒœแƒขแƒ แƒแƒฅแƒขแƒแƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ podratรงฤฑlar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ contratistas

Etymology

The term 'contractors' originated from the Latin word 'contractor,' which means 'one who contracts or undertakes.' The concept of hiring individuals or companies to perform specific tasks can be traced back to ancient civilizations, where skilled workers were employed for various projects. In modern times, contractors play a crucial role in the construction industry and business world, providing specialized services and expertise.

See also: contract, contracted, contractible, contracting, contraction, contractions, contractor, contracts, contractual, subcontract, subcontracting.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,373, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.