contracter

Etymology
A learned word created from the root of.

Verb

 * 1)  to engage via a formal or informal contract; to contract
 * 2)  to contract a disease; to develop or acquire a bad habit
 * 3)  to reduce the volume or size
 * 4)  to reduce its own size

Usage notes

 * The volume-related meanings of are usually translated with  or, which may refer to pull away or back, whereas  is much more global.