subcontract
/sʌbˈkɒntrækt/ · sub.con.tract
noun
- A portion of a contracted project that is contracted out in turn. The company hired a subcontractor to handle the electrical work on the new building.
- A contract or agreement made between two parties, with one party being a subcontractor. The subcontract outlined the terms and conditions of the project, including payment and deadlines.
verb
- To contract out portions of a larger contracted project. The company decided to subcontract some of the work to a smaller firm to save costs.
- To make a contract or agreement with a subcontractor. The main contractor subcontracted the work to a local business.
Did you know? The term 'subcontract' is often used in the construction industry, where it refers to the practice of hiring specialized contractors to perform specific tasks, such as electrical or plumbing work.