Subcontractor Meaning
/səˈbkɑˌntræktər/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounA contractor hired by another contractor (often a general contractor) and thus employed by that contractor rather than directly hired by the customer.
Sentence Examples
Tom is a subcontractor.
The company decided to farm out the maintenance to a subcontractor.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The general contractor hired a ____ to install the windows in the new building.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The main building firm hired a ____ to finish all the electrical work in the new apartment units.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *upó Proto-Italic *supo Latin sub Latin sub-der. English sub- English contractor English subcontractor From sub- + contractor.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The general contractor hired a ____ to install the windows in the new building.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The main building firm hired a ____ to finish all the electrical work in the new apartment units.