Subcontract Meaning
/səˈbkɑˌntrækt/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
verbTo contract out portions of a larger contracted project.
nounA portion of a contracted project that is contracted out in turn.
Sentence Examples
The company decided to subcontract some of the work to a firm.
A subcontract is a deal for work given to another person.
The main construction firm decided to subcontract the electrical work.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The construction company decided to ____ the electrical work to a smaller firm.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The company decided to ____ the cleaning services to a local firm to reduce their overall costs.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *upó Proto-Italic *supo Latin sub Latin sub-der. English sub- English contract English subcontract From sub- + contract.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The construction company decided to ____ the electrical work to a smaller firm.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The company decided to ____ the cleaning services to a local firm to reduce their overall costs.