subcontract
/ˌsʌbˈkɑntrækt/
verb
- To hire another person or company to do part of the work that you have agreed to do.
- We had to subcontract the catering because our kitchen was too small.
- The software developer often subcontracts graphic design tasks to freelancers.
- The construction company decided to subcontract the electrical work to a specialist firm.
noun
- A contract that assigns part of a larger job to another person or company.
- The main builder signed a subcontract with a plumbing company.
- They won a subcontract to supply materials for the new bridge.
- Each subcontract must clearly state the deadlines and payment terms.