Definition of fixed-term contract - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
employmentUK contract valid for a pre-arranged length of timeUK
- She signed a fixed-term contract for six months.
- His fixed-term contract ends in December.
- The company offers a fixed-term contract for project work.
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Expressions with fixed
thought that someone cannot stop thinking about or let go
He was troubled by a fixed idea all week.
the problem or issue was resolved successfully
After the repair, the whole thing was fixed.
resistant to new ideas or methods
She is fixed in her ways and won't try the new software.
resistant to new ideas or methods
Dad is fixed in your ways and refuses to try online banking.
status of having no permanent home address
He was listed as having no fixed abode in the records.
list of dishes with no choices at a set price
The wedding had a fixed menu for all guests.
look at something without moving your eyes away
She had her eyes fixed on the painting.
happening at a specific unchanging moment decided before
The online class begins at a fixed time every morning.
happening again and again with equal time or space between
The lights flash at fixed intervals.
object that stays in one place for aiming or hitting
The soldiers aimed at the fixed target during training.
look at something without looking away or getting distracted
She kept her eyes fixed on the finish line.
expense that stays the same no matter what happens
The rent is a fixed charge for the company.
non-changing part of a larger amount structure or arrangement
The rent includes a fixed part and a part based on sales.
regular pay amount that does not change with hours or performance
Her job offers a fixed salary plus potential annual bonuses.
telephone service installed at one place, usually using a wired line
Many rural homes still rely on a fixed telephone for emergencies.
steady and unwavering look
She held a fixed gaze on the horizon.
state of having no permanent residence
He was listed as having no fixed address.
having a set price that does not change
The store offers fixed-price items to avoid haggling.
seek help for mental or emotional problems
He decided to get his head fixed after the breakdown.
personal earnings that remain constant over time
She lives on a fixed income from her pension.
lack a permanent place to live
Many people in the city have no fixed address.
permanent home or regular place where someone usually lives
The form asked whether the applicant had a fixed abode in the country.
set payment amount agreed in advance and not changing with time or use
The plumber charged a fixed fee for installing the new sink.
interest rate that stays the same over time
The mortgage has a fixed interest rate.
Expressions with term
general label covering a range of concepts or items
'Smart device' is a blanket term for various connected gadgets.
extend the duration of a loan
The bank agreed to term out the loan for another five years.
complete a pregnancy until the baby is born
She decided to carry to term despite the challenges.
lasting or extending over a long time
The long-term effects of the medication are still unknown.
over a long period of time
Investing in education pays off in the long term.
for a brief period soon after now
Prices may rise in the short term.
period when a school holds classes
The school term starts in September and ends in December.
long written assignment for a class during a term
I have to finish my term paper by Friday.
lasting for a brief period
They decided on a short-term solution to the problem..
period when a school holds classes
The academic term starts in September and ends in December.
word or phrase frequently used
'Hello' is a common term in greetings..
end of a period for which a position is held
He served as chairman for a full term.
over an extended period of time
In the longer term, the policy will benefit everyone.
within a short time period from now or from a reference point
Profits are unlikely to improve in the near term.
related to a short period ahead
Near-term goals are easier to achieve.
the period a president holds office
The presidential term in the US is four years.
complete the period of time in a position
She will serve her term as president for four years.
informal word or phrase
Cool is a slang term for something fashionable.
after an intermediate period of time, not soon but not far ahead
In the medium term, the company expects profits to grow steadily.
over a future period beyond the near future but not immediately indefinite
In the medium to long term, the policy should reduce unemployment.
occurring towards the end of a period
The project faced late-term challenges.
the period immediately ahead
The company plans to expand in the near term.
general name for a category or class
A 'vehicle' is a generic term for cars, trucks, and bikes.
short school holiday in the middle of a term
Students are excited for the half term next week.
Expressions with contract
hire an outside service for a project
The company decided to contract out the cleaning services.
person hired to kill someone
The movie's plot revolves around a contract killer seeking redemption..
legally binding agreement with no loopholes
They ensured it was an ironclad contract to avoid future disputes.
agreement perceived as unfair due to special relationships
The union criticized the sweetheart contract as biased.
secure an agreement for work or services
She managed to land a contract with a major client.
paid tasks done under a formal agreement instead of regular employment
She prefers contract work because it offers more flexibility and independence.
working or acting under a formal agreement
She is working on contract for the company.
become infected with a disease
She contracted a disease while traveling abroad.
agreement giving one party sole rights and blocking deals with rivals
The artist signed an exclusive contract with the record label.
written agreement between employer and employee
The labour contract outlines the terms of employment.
fulfillment and quality of meeting duties agreed in a formal agreement
The company reviewed contract performance before deciding on renewal.
written legal agreement to use property or equipment for payment and time
The landlord asked them to sign the new lease contract.
document outlining terms of a marriage
The marriage contract included provisions for managing their finances.
formal agreement where an organization buys goods or services from a supplier
The company signed a procurement contract for new office computers.
written agreement where one side sells goods or services for payment
Both parties signed the sales contract at the end of negotiations.
create a formal agreement in writing
The lawyer will write up a contract for the new partnership.
according to the terms of a formal agreement
She is employed by contract.
formally complete an agreement so it becomes a binding contract
The two companies will conclude a contract by the end of the month.
formal change added to an existing agreement between two or more parties
The contract amendment extended the project deadline by six months.
process of giving a contract to a party
The contract awarding took place last Monday.
length of time that an agreement between parties stays in force
The contract duration is three years from the signing date.
process of carrying out duties and promises written in an agreement
The company monitored contract execution to ensure all services were delivered.
murder arranged for payment
The mob was notorious for its involvement in contract killing..
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- French:CDD, ...
- German:befristeter Vertrag, ...
- Italian:contratto a tempo determinato, ...
- Spanish:contrato de duración determinada, ...
- Portuguese:contrato a termo certo, ...
- Chinese:固定期限合同, ...
- Japanese:有期契約, ...
- Arabic:عَقْد مُحَدَّد المُدَّة, ...
- Hebrew:חוֹזֶה לִתְקוּפָה קְצוּבָה, ...
- Russian:срочный трудовой договор, ...
- Ukrainian:строковий контракт, ...
- Hindi:नियत-अवधि अनुबंध, ...
- Bengali:নির্দিষ্ট মেয়াদের চুক্তি, ...
- Catalan:contracte de durada determinada, ...
- Czech:pracovní smlouva na dobu určitou, ...
- Danish:tidsbegrænset kontrakt, ...
- Dutch:tijdelijk contract, ...
- Greek:σύμβαση ορισμένου χρόνου, ...
- Hungarian:határozott idejű szerződés, ...
- Khmer:កិច្ចសន្យាមានកំណត់ពេល, ...
- Korean:기간제 계약, ...
- Persian:قرارداد مدتدار, ...
- Polish:umowa na czas określony, ...
- Portuguese (BR):contrato a termo, ...
- Romanian:contract pe durată determinată, ...
- Swedish:tidsbegränsat kontrakt, ...
- Thai:สัญญาจ้างมีกำหนดระยะเวลา, ...
- Turkish:belirli süreli sözleşme, ...
- Vietnamese:hợp đồng có thời hạn, ...
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