Subcontract: meaning, definitions and examples
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subcontract
[ ˈsʌbˌkɒntrækt ]
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.
business
To enter into a contract with a subcontractor to complete part of a project or task.
Synonyms
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
Word origin
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.