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Vinony

contractor

noun

  1. building construction occupation
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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /ˈkɒnˌtɹæk.tə(ɹ)/

name

Etymology: From contractor, an occupational surname for a supplier of goods or services; this surname originated in India, but derives from the English word.

  1. A surname originating as an occupation.

noun

Etymology: Borrowed from Late Latin contractor, from Latin contract-, stem of contractus + -tor. First attested in the 16th century.

  1. A person or company that builds or improves buildings or structures.

    “Two days later, walking beyond the usual limit of the conventional promenade, Carrados reached a rough wooden hut such as contractors erect during the progress of their work.”

  2. A person or company that performs specific tasks like electrical or plumbing work in construction projects.
  3. A person or company hired to maintain existing facilities like air conditioning systems, groundskeeping, etc.
  4. A person hired to do a job on a business contract, as opposed to a permanent employee.

    “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.”