Contracting

/kənˈtræktɪŋ/ verb

Becoming smaller or shorter; also, making a formal business agreement or deal with someone.

From Latin 'contractus' (past participle of 'contrahere'), meaning to draw together; 'contra-' (against) + 'trahere' (to draw), literally meaning to pull together.

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