1. Employment or labor performed under a temporary contract with a specific employer or client, typically for a defined period or project
She took on contract work to gain experience in the field before seeking permanent employment.
Ela aceitou trabalho por contrato para ganhar experiência na área antes de procurar emprego permanente.
2. Work completed by an independent contractor or freelancer as opposed to a permanent employee
The company hired him for contract work rather than bringing him on as a full-time staff member.
A empresa o contratou para trabalho por contrato em vez de contratá-lo como membro permanente da equipe.