contract in
C1 formal inseparable intransitive
In simple words
To formally choose to join a plan or scheme, often by signing a document.
Meanings
1 C1 formal
To formally agree to take part in a scheme or system, especially by signing a legal or employment contract.
"Employees were given the option to contract in to the new enhanced pension scheme."
Grammar: inseparable
Usage notes
Primarily used in British English in legal, employment, and pension contexts. The opposite is 'contract out'. Less common in everyday speech; more typical in formal agreements and HR contexts.
Commonly used with
pension scheme arrangement agreement plan system
Forms
Base
contract in
I/you/we/they
3rd person
contracts in
he/she/it
Past simple
contracted in
yesterday
Past participle
contracted in
have + pp
-ing form
contracting in
continuous
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