contract

void

If you don't sign the agreement properly, the contract could become void.

enforceable, unenforceable

The employment agreement turned out to be unenforceable because it lacked the proper legal signatures.

have

The two companies have a contract that runs for three years.

bid for, tender for

Several construction firms tendered for the major building contract last month.

lose

After months of negotiations, our company lost the contract when a competitor offered a lower price.

negotiate

After weeks of discussions, both parties finally negotiated a contract that satisfied everyone.

conclude, enter into, make, sign

They signed a contract to work together for the next two years.

carry out, execute

The builders executed the renovation contract on schedule and within budget.

cancel, end, repudiate

The company decided to cancel the contract after discovering hidden fees in the agreement.

rescind

The company decided to rescind the contract after discovering the supplier had misrepresented their qualifications.

terminate

The company decided to terminate its contract with the supplier last month.

be subject to

Our agreement to buy the house is subject to contract until both sides sign the papers.

be in breach of, break, violate

The company broke contract when they failed to deliver the equipment on time.

enforce

The company had to enforce the contract when the supplier failed to deliver the materials on time.

exchange

After months of negotiating, the two companies finally exchanged contracts and officially became business partners.

expire

My gym membership contract expired last month, so I need to renew it.

be worth sth

The company signed a new contract worth $2 million over three years.

in a/the ~

The company included a penalty clause in the contract if the project wasn't completed on time.

on a ~

She's been on a temporary contract with the company for six months now.

under ~ (to)

The football player remained under contract to the club for another two years.

under a/the ~

The company cannot force me to travel abroad under my current contract.

~ between

A new agreement between the two companies was signed last month.

~ for

She signed a contract for cleaning services at the new office building.

~ with

The cleaning company has a contract with our office building for two years.

(a) breach of contract

When the builder failed to complete the work on time, the homeowner claimed a breach of contract.

a contract of employment/sale

When she started her new job, the manager gave her a contract of employment to sign.

the terms of a contract

We need to review the terms of the contract before signing it next week.

under the terms of a contract

The company must provide health insurance under the terms of a contract with its employees.

have out

The crime boss decided to put a contract out on his rival.

~ on

The criminal organization put a contract on the witness before the trial.