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subcontract

 

[ ˈsʌbˌkɒntrækt ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

business

A contract between a subcontractor and a main contractor, setting out the terms under which work will be completed.

Synonyms

subcontracting agreement, subcontracting deal

Examples of usage

  • The subcontract included deadlines for the completion of each phase of the project.
  • The main contractor signed the subcontract with the agreed terms and conditions.
Context #2 | Verb

business

To enter into a contract with a subcontractor to complete part of a project or task.

Synonyms

delegate, outsource

Examples of usage

  • The company decided to subcontract the IT support services to a specialized firm.
  • They subcontracted the manufacturing of components to a third-party supplier.

Translations

Translations of the word "subcontract" in other languages:

🇵🇹 subcontratar

🇮🇳 उपसंविदा

🇩🇪 Unterauftrag

🇮🇩 subkontrak

🇺🇦 субпідряд

🇵🇱 podwykonawstwo

🇯🇵 下請け

🇫🇷 sous-traitance

🇪🇸 subcontrato

🇹🇷 alt yüklenici

🇰🇷 하청

🇸🇦 العقد من الباطن

🇨🇿 subdodávka

🇸🇰 subdodávka

🇨🇳 分包合同

🇸🇮 podizvajalstvo

🇮🇸 undirverktaki

🇰🇿 қосалқы мердігерлік

🇬🇪 ქვემდებარე კონტრაქტი

🇦🇿 podratçı

🇲🇽 subcontrato

Etymology

The term 'subcontract' originated in the early 19th century, derived from the prefix 'sub-' meaning 'under' and 'contract', indicating a secondary contract under the main contract. It became popular in the construction and business industries as a way to delegate specific tasks to specialized subcontractors, enhancing efficiency and expertise in project completion.

See also: contract, contracted, contractible, contracting, contraction, contractions, contractor, contractors, contracts, contractual, subcontracting.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,811, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.