Meaning of the word subcontractor in English
What does subcontractor mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
subcontractor
US /ˌsʌbˈkɑːn.træk.ɚ/
UK /ˌsʌbˈkɑːn.træk.ɚ/
Noun
1.
a person or company that is paid to do part of the work of another person or company
Example:
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The main builder hired a subcontractor to do the electrical work.
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The company uses subcontractors to keep labor costs down.
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