Subcontractor
/səˈbkɑˌntræktər/
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Definition
(noun) A 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 main building firm hired a ____ to finish all the electrical work in the new apartment units.