Subcontract

usgb/ˌsʌbˈkɑːntrækt/
noun

A business agreement where some of the work or responsibilities are given to another company or individual.

The construction company had a subcontract with a local firm to carry out the brickwork.
Visual representation of "subcontract" - A business agreement where some of the work or responsibilities are given to another company or individual.

Often appears as...

  • sign a subcontract
  • subcontract agreement
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Business Context

Used mostly in business and legal contexts to describe specialized agreements.

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Our agency won the marketing contract and will subcontract the analytics part.
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Specialized Tasks

Often involves subcontracting to experts for specific, specialized tasks not handled in-house.

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We'll subcontract the cybersecurity audit to a firm that specializes in digital security.
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Contractual Terms

Subcontracts have specific terms and conditions; knowing these is vital for understanding obligations.

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The subcontract includes strict deadlines and quality standards for the electrical installations.
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