HyperDic: subcontract

English > 3 senses of the word subcontract:
NOUNcommunicationsubcontracta contract assigning to another party some obligations of a prior contract
VERBsocialsubcontract, farm out, jobarranged for contracted work to be done by others
socialsubcontractwork under a subcontract
subcontract > pronunciation
Soundssahbkaa'ntrae.kt
Rhymesabstract ... whacked: 41 rhymes with aekt...
English > subcontract: 3 senses > noun 1, communication
MeaningA contract assigning to another party some obligations of a prior contract.
BroadercontractA binding agreement between two or more persons that is enforceable by law
Spanishsubcontrato
Catalansots-contracte, subcontracte
Verbssubcontractwork under a subcontract
subcontractarranged for contracted work to be done by others
English > subcontract: 3 senses > verb 1, social
MeaningArranged for contracted work to be done by others.
PatternSomebody ----s something; Somebody ----s something to somebody
Synonymsfarm out, job
Broaderhire, engage, employEngage or hire for work
Spanishsubcontratar
Nounssubcontracta contract assigning to another party some obligations of a prior contract
subcontractorsomeone who enters into a subcontract with the primary contractor
English > subcontract: 3 senses > verb 2, social
MeaningWork under a subcontract; engage in a subcontract.
PatternSomebody ----s; Somebody ----s something
Entailscontract, undertakeEnter into a contractual arrangement
Broaderwork, do workBe employed
Nounssubcontracta contract assigning to another party some obligations of a prior contract
subcontractorsomeone who enters into a subcontract with the primary contractor

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