Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
contract-a-virus
verb
/kənˈtrækt ə ˈvaɪərəs/
Definition
To become infected with a virus.
Examples
- He was careful not to contract a virus during the flu season.
- Many people contracted a virus last winter, leading to widespread illness.
- She wore a mask to avoid contracting the virus.
Meaning
When someone or something contracts a virus, it means they have been exposed to and have developed an infection caused by that virus.
Synonyms
- catch a virus
- become infected
- develop a viral infection
