English · Phrasal verb Attested

contract out of

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Meaning · English

To officially leave an agreement.

Where it’s used: Used American English

The department contracted out of that deal ages ago.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “contract out of” mean?

To officially leave an agreement.

Is “contract out of” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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