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subcontract

/ˈsʌb.kɒn.trækt/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does subcontract mean?

noun, verb

A person or company that is hired by a main contractor to perform part of the work on a construction site or other project. To hire someone or a company to perform part of a job or project.

Example

"The construction company subcontracted the electrical work to a specialist firm."

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