Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
contract-the-flu
Phrase
/kənˈtrækt ðə fluː/
Definition
To become infected with the influenza virus, commonly known as the flu.
Examples
- Last winter, I contracted the flu and had to stay home for a week.
- It’s important to wash your hands to avoid contracting the flu from others.
- Many people contract the flu during the colder months.
Meaning
When someone contracts the flu, they catch the illness caused by the influenza virus, experiencing symptoms such as fever, cough, and fatigue.
Synonyms
- catch the flu
- get infected with the flu
- come down with the flu
