subcontract

CEFRB2

/səˈbkɑˌntrækt/

verb

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In plain English

  1. 01

    verb

    To pay another company or person to do part of a job.

  2. 02

    verb

    Extra detail

    A portion of a contracted project that is contracted out in turn.

Examples

  • A subcontract is a deal for work given to another person.

  • The company decided to subcontract some of the work to a firm.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
3
Parts of speech
1
Synonyms
2

Deep Dive

verb

Extra meaning

  1. To contract out portions of a larger contracted project.

More examples

In context

  • The main construction firm decided to subcontract the electrical work.

  • 2010, Cristina T. Chaplain, Defense Acquisitions: Additional Guidance Needed to Improve Visibility into the Structure and Management of Major Weapon System Subcontracts, US Government Accountability Office Once the prime contract has been awarded, “major” sub...

Synonyms

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The construction company decided to blank the electrical work to a smaller firm.

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Origin

verb

From sub- + contract.