subcontract

[ noun suhb-kon-trakt, suhb-kon-; verb suhb-kuh n-trakt ]
/ noun sʌbˈkɒn trækt, ˈsʌbˌkɒn-; verb ˌsʌb kənˈtrækt /
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noun

a contract by which one agrees to render services or to provide materials necessary for the performance of another contract.

verb (used with object)

to make a subcontract for.

verb (used without object)

to make a subcontract.

Origin of subcontract

First recorded in 1595–1605; sub- + contract

Words nearby subcontract

subcompany, subconscious, subconsciousness, subcontiguous, subcontinent, subcontract, subcontractor, subcontrary, subcorneal pustular dermatosis, subcortex, subcortical

Words related to subcontract

sublet, farm, job

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British Dictionary definitions for subcontract

subcontract

noun (sʌbˈkɒntrækt)

a subordinate contract under which the supply of materials, services, or labour is let out to someone other than a party to the main contract

verb (ˌsʌbkənˈtrækt)

(intr often foll by for) to enter into or make a subcontract
(tr) to let out (work) on a subcontract