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Vocabulary Entry
subcontract
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A contract carried out by someone other than the main contractor.
Example Sentences
"The subcontract allowed the company to hire specialized labor."
"He signed a subcontract to complete the electrical work."
"The general contractor managed several subcontracts for the project."
V
verb
To assign work or responsibilities to a person or organization outside of the main contract.
Example Sentences
"The company plans to subcontract the landscaping work."
"They decided to subcontract the IT services to a local firm."
"Many businesses subcontract tasks to improve efficiency."