C1noun 3K

Contractor

🇬🇧 UK /["/kənˈtræktə(r)//ˈkɒntræktə(r)/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈkɑːntræktər/"]/

Meaning of Contractor

a person or company that has a contract to do work or provide goods or services for another company

In simple words: A person or company that works on a project for another person or company.

Contractor in a sentence

• a building/roofing/electrical contractor
• a **defence/security/military/civilian contractor**
• **a private/an independent contractor**
• to employ an outside contractor
• We'll need to employ a building contractor to do the work.
• a list of approved contractors

How to use Contractor

Use 'contractor' in professional contexts, particularly in construction or project management. Avoid using it in casual or informal conversations.

Grammar pattern

contractor + object

Memory hint

Imagine a 'contract' being 'torn' by a contractor who builds things.

Related words

Collocations with Contractor

• independent
• private
• external
• employ
• hire
• select

Synonyms for Contractor

• builder
• freelancer
• service provider
• consultant

Opposites of Contractor

• client
• employer
• employee

Common mistakes with Contractor

• Confused with 'subcontractor', which is a person hired by a contractor.
• Using 'contractor' as a verb instead of as a noun.
• Assuming all contractors are self-employed, when many work for larger firms.

Frequently asked questions about Contractor

What does Contractor mean?

A person or company that works on a project for another person or company.

What is the definition of Contractor?

a person or company that has a contract to do work or provide goods or services for another company

How do you use Contractor in a sentence?

a building/roofing/electrical contractor

Can you give another example of Contractor?

a **defence/security/military/civilian contractor**

What are synonyms for Contractor?

Common alternatives include builder, freelancer, service provider, consultant.

What is the opposite of Contractor?

Opposite meanings include client, employer, employee.

What words go with Contractor?

It commonly pairs with independent, private, external, employ, hire, select.

What are common mistakes when using Contractor?

Confused with 'subcontractor', which is a person hired by a contractor. Using 'contractor' as a verb instead of as a noun. Assuming all contractors are self-employed, when many work for larger firms.

How do you pronounce Contractor?

US: /["/ˈkɑːntræktər/"]/, UK: /["/kənˈtræktə(r)//ˈkɒntræktə(r)/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Contractor?

Use 'contractor' in professional contexts, particularly in construction or project management. Avoid using it in casual or informal conversations.

What CEFR level is Contractor?

"Contractor" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.