contracting

Definitions

The act of becoming smaller, tighter, or narrower.

The process of entering into a formal, legally binding agreement.

The act of acquiring or developing an illness or habit.

Examples

The company is currently contracting with several local vendors to complete the project.

His pupils were contracting rapidly as the bright light hit his eyes.

The economy has been contracting for three consecutive quarters due to rising inflation.

Synonyms

shrinking diminishing dwindling compressing condensing constricting lessening

Antonyms

expanding growing increasing enlarging stretching widening bloating