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contractor Definition

con·trac·tor (kän′trak′tər; also, and for 3 usually, kən trak′tər)

noun

  1. one of the parties to a contract
  2. a person who contracts to supply certain materials or do certain work for a stipulated sum, esp. one who does so in any of the building trades
  3. a thing that contracts, narrows, or shortens; esp., a muscle that contracts

contractor Synonyms

contractor

n.

builder, entrepreneur, jobber, constructor; see architect 1, builder 1.

contractor Law Definition

n

A party to a contract, especially one who agrees to provide goods or services to the other parties.
general contractor
A contractor who agrees to undertake a large project, such as the construction of a building, and who hires and coordinates subcontractors to complete parts of the project. Also called a prime contractor.
independent contractor
A contractor who agrees to provide services to another party, but who retains significant or complete control over how the work is done. See also employee.
subcontractor
A person retained by a contractor (usually a general contractor or another subcontractor) to complete a part or all of the obligations owed by the contractor under a particular contract or series of contracts. For example, general contractors who build houses frequently hire subcontractors to install the plumbing.
contractor Usage Examples

Converse of subject

  • employ: It is aimed both at workers employed by contractors and at those who have contractors in the workplace.
  • undertake: DO NOT attempt work involving sprayed asbestos, lagging or insulating boards, as this must be undertaken by a licensed asbestos removal contractor.

Converse of object

  • approve: We are approved contractors to Central Government with the highest standard of workmanship.
  • appoint: The MoD spokesman added: " We never actually appointed a lead contractor.
  • employ: The Post Office employed a contractor to repair their premises.
  • engage: Here, the company engaged an outside contractor to do repair work.
  • hire: Here's a simply guide to hiring the best woodwork contractor for the job.
  • nominate: All fixing will be carried out by the Council's nominated contractor.

Adjective modifier

  • approved: NICEIC Approved Contractors can obtain a copy at a discounted price by quoting their Roll Number at the time of order.
  • prime: Astute Class Submarine BAE Systems is the Prime Contractor for the Astute Class of submarine under a contract worth around £ 2 billion.
  • electrical: He is an electrical contractor with a business in Devonport.
  • licensed: These licensed contractors have to follow regulations to ensure asbestos is safely removed.
  • niceic: NICEIC Approved Contractors can obtain a copy at a discounted price by quoting their Roll Number at the time of order.
  • reputable: Your insurer or loss adjuster can give advice on reputable contractors / tradesmen.

Noun used with modifier

  • pharmacy: The packages will allow pharmacy contractors to offer new services.
  • sub: The service moves some 500,000 units per year in the UK alone and employs almost 400 sub contractors to deliver the service.
  • haulage: We don't want to become a haulage contractor operating in competition with our ferry customers who collect and deliver their own freight.
  • defense: The NPA also assassinated two U.S. government defense contractors in September.
  • drilling: The EA team works alongside the drilling contractor, and makes decisions on site as work proceeds.
  • civils: We work with some of the leading civils contractors in the country and we have numerous opportunities for talented individuals in the South East.