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contract something out to make an agreement with someone to do a specific amount of work. (Rather than doing it oneself or in one's own place of business.) I will contract this out and have it done by consultants. I contracted out this kind of job the last time. See also: out contract with someone (for something) and contract (with someone) for something to make an agreement with someone to produce or supply something, or to do something. I will have to contract with an expert for that part of the project. We contracted with a local builder for a new kitchen. Did you contract for plumbing work with Eric? put a contract out on someone [for an underworld character] to order someone to kill someone else. The mob put out a contract on some crook from Detroit. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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These same companies have also learned to design inherently expandable or contractible systems that minimize specificity to any one activity and that are easily upgraded. As of January 31, 2001, shippers have recontracted all available annual contractible firm service on the Southern mainline from Compressor Station 2 to Sumas and on the Fort Nelson mainline for a two-year term, effective November 1, 2001. |
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