subcontractor

/ˌsʌbˈkɑntræktər/
noun
  1. A person or company that is hired by a main contractor to do part of a larger job.
    • The subcontractor finished the roofing ahead of schedule.
    • As a subcontractor, she specialized in painting and decorating new homes.
    • The general contractor hired a subcontractor to install the windows.
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