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Exam: TOEIC

containerize

IPA: /kənˈteɪnəraɪz/

KK: /kənˈteɪnərˌaɪz/

intransitive verb

Definition: To change something so that it can be stored or transported in containers.

Example: The company decided to containerize its products to improve shipping efficiency.

transitive verb

Definition: To package goods or materials into large standardized boxes or containers for easier transport and handling.

Example: The company decided to containerize their products to improve shipping efficiency.

containerport

IPA: /kənˈteɪnərpɔrt/

KK: /kənˈteɪnərˌpɔrt/

noun

Definition: A place where ships load and unload containers filled with goods.

Example: The containerport was busy with trucks transporting goods to and from the ships.

containership

IPA: /kənˈteɪnərˌʃɪp/

KK: /kənˈteɪnərˌʃɪp/

noun

Definition: A type of ship that is specifically designed to carry cargo in containers.

Example: The containership arrived at the port early in the morning.

contract

IPA: /ˈkɒntrækt/

KK: /ˈkɒntrækt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To make an agreement or to enter into a formal arrangement with someone.

Example: The company decided to contract with a new supplier for their materials.

noun

Definition: A formal agreement between two or more parties that is legally binding and enforceable, often written down.

Example: They signed a contract to finalize the sale of the house.

transitive verb

Definition: To make a formal agreement or to become smaller or tighter.

Example: The company decided to contract with a new supplier for their materials.

contracted

IPA: /kənˈtræktɪd/

KK: /kənˈtræktɪd/

adjective

Definition: Made smaller or reduced in size, often as a result of a process or condition.

Example: The contracted muscles allowed him to lift the heavy weight more easily.

verb

Definition: To become smaller or tighter, or to make something smaller or tighter.

Example: The muscle contracted when he lifted the weight.

contractible

IPA: /kənˈtræktəbl/

KK: /kənˈtræktəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be made smaller or reduced in size.

Example: The muscle is contractible, allowing it to become shorter during movement.

contracting

IPA: /kənˈtræktɪŋ/

KK: /kənˈtræktɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is becoming smaller or narrower in size or amount.

Example: The contracting space made it difficult for the team to work comfortably.

verb

Definition: To make something smaller or tighter, or to enter into a formal agreement.

Example: The muscles are contracting during exercise to help lift the weight.

contractor

IPA: /kənˈtræktər/

KK: /kənˈtræktər/

noun

Definition: A person or company that agrees to provide services or materials for a specific price, often in construction or other projects.

Example: The contractor completed the renovation of the house ahead of schedule.

contractual

IPA: /kənˈtræktʃuəl/

KK: /kənˈtræktʃuəl/

adjective

Definition: Related to a formal agreement between parties that outlines obligations and rights.

Example: The company entered into a contractual agreement with the supplier to ensure timely deliveries.

contractually

IPA: /kənˈtræktʃuəli/

KK: /kənˈtræktʃuəli/

adverb

Definition: In a manner that is related to or specified by a legal agreement between parties.

Example: The parties agreed contractually to complete the project by the end of the year.

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