definition of
contract

[1] #1 contract n. a binding agreement between two or more persons that is enforceable by law. wn

[2] #2 contract v. [undertake] enter into a contractual arrangement. wn

[3] #3 contract v. [sign, sign on, sign up] engage by written agreement; "They signed two new pitchers for the next season". wn

[4] #4 contract n. [declaration] (contract bridge) the highest bid becomes the contract setting the number of tricks that the bidder must make. wn

[5] #5 contract v. [compress, constrict, squeeze, compact, press] squeeze or press together; "she compressed her lips"; "the spasm contracted the muscle". wn