How to Pronounce "contract out of"
expression
kuhn-TRAKT owt uhv
KON-trakt owt ov
Definition
To make a formal agreement saying you will not be part of something, especially something you would normally be included in by default (such as new rules or a system).
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɑnˌtɹækt/, /kənˈtɹækt/ /ˈaʊt/ /ˈəv
British English
ˈkɒntɹækt/ /ˈaʊt/ /ˈɒv
Simplified Pronunciation
US
kuhn-TRAKT owt uhv
UK
KON-trakt owt ov
Listen in Context
You can contract out of the new insurance plan if you fill out this form.
Many employees decided to contract out of the overtime policy.
You cannot contract out of certain legal obligations.
He tried to contract out of the data-sharing agreement, but the company wouldn’t allow it.