Meaning of the word subcontract in English

What does subcontract mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

subcontract

US /sʌbˈkɑːn.trækt/
UK /sʌbˈkɑːn.trækt/

Verb

1.

to pay someone else to do part of a job that you have agreed to do:

Example:
Most of the bricklaying has been subcontracted (out) to a local builder.

Noun

1.

an agreement for an outside person or organization to do work that might normally be done within an organization:

Example:
Another organization provides IT services to the school though a subcontract.
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