subcontract Definition
- 1to employ another company or person to do part of a job that you have agreed to do for someone else
- 2a contract between a company and a subcontractor
Using subcontract: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "subcontract" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The construction company subcontracted the electrical work to a specialist firm.
Example
We've been subcontracted to provide the catering for the event.
Example
The subcontractor failed to deliver the materials on time.
subcontract Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for subcontract
- delegate
- outsource
- farm out
- contract out
Phrases with subcontract
the main contractor and the company or person they employ to do part of the job
Example
The prime contractor and subcontractor worked together to complete the project.
a legal agreement between a company and a subcontractor outlining the terms of their working relationship
Example
Before starting work, the subcontractor signed a subcontractor agreement with the main contractor.
the process of overseeing and coordinating the work of subcontractors
Example
Effective subcontractor management is essential for completing large-scale projects on time and within budget.
Summary: subcontract in Brief
To 'subcontract' [sʌbkɒntrækt] means to hire another company or person to do part of a job that you have agreed to do for someone else. It is common in construction and other industries. A 'subcontractor' is the company or person who is hired to do the work. Phrases like 'subcontractor agreement' and 'subcontractor management' refer to the legal and managerial aspects of subcontracting.
