Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
subcontract
verb
/ˈsʌb.kɒn.trækt/
Definition
To assign a portion of a contract to another party.
Examples
- The company decided to subcontract the software development to a specialized firm.
- Due to their workload, they chose to subcontract the cleaning services.
- The contractor subcontracted the electrical work to a licensed electrician.
Meaning
Subcontracting involves hiring a third party to perform a specific task or service that is part of a larger project or contract.
Synonyms
- Outsource
- Delegate
- Assign
- Contract out