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subcontract

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sub·con·tract  (sb-kntrkt, sbkntrkt)
n.
A contract that assigns some of the obligations of a prior contract to another party.
intr. & tr.v. (sb-kntrkt, sbkn-trkt) sub·con·tract·ed, sub·con·tract·ing, sub·con·tracts
To make a subcontract or a subcontract for.

subcontract
n [sʌbˈkɒntrækt]
(Law) a subordinate contract under which the supply of materials, services, or labour is let out to someone other than a party to the main contract
vb [ˌsʌbkənˈtrækt]
1. (Law) (intr; often foll by for) to enter into or make a subcontract
2. (Law) (tr) to let out (work) on a subcontract
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.subcontract - a contract assigning to another party some obligations of a prior contract
contract - a binding agreement between two or more persons that is enforceable by law
Verb1.subcontract - arranged for contracted work to be done by others
hire, employ, engage - engage or hire for work; "They hired two new secretaries in the department"; "How many people has she employed?"
2.subcontract - work under a subcontract; engage in a subcontract
do work, work - be employed; "Is your husband working again?"; "My wife never worked"; "Do you want to work after the age of 60?"; "She never did any work because she inherited a lot of money"; "She works as a waitress to put herself through college"
Translations
subcontract
A. [ˌsʌbˈkɒntrækt] Nsubcontrato m
B. [ˌsʌbkənˈtrækt] VTsubcontratar
subcontract [sʌbˈkɒntrækt]
[ˌsʌbkənˈtrækt] vtsous-traiter
subcontract [ɐn sʌbˈkɒntrækt; ɐvb ˌsʌbkənˈtrækt]
1. nsubappalto
2. vtsubappaltare

subcontract [ɐn sʌbˈkɒntrækt; ɐvb ˌsʌbkənˈtrækt]
1. nsubappalto
2. vtsubappaltare


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