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Meaning of contractor

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

contractor

Pronunciation:/ˈkɒnˌtɹæk.tə(ɹ)/

noun

Definitions

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

  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.