contractor
English
Etymology
[16th century] Borrowed from Late Latin contractor, from Latin contract-, stem of contractus + -tor.
Pronunciation
- (UK) IPA(key): /ˈkɒnˌtɹæk.tə(ɹ)/
Noun
contractor (plural contractors)
- A person or company that builds or improves buildings.
- A 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.
- 1994, Scott Adams, Dilbert:
- 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.
- 1994, Scott Adams, Dilbert:
Translations
A person or company that constructs or improves buildings
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A person or company that performs specific tasks like electrical or plumbing work in construction projects
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A person or company hired to maintain existing facilities
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A person on a business contract, as opposed to a permanent employee
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