subcontract

[ noun suhb-kon-trakt, suhb-kon-; verb suhb-kuhn-trakt ]

/ noun sʌbˈkɒn trækt, ˈsʌbˌkɒn-; verb ˌsʌb kənˈtrækt /

Law.

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noun

a contract by which one agrees to render services or to provide materials necessary for the performance of another contract.

verb (used with object)

to make a subcontract for.

verb (used without object)

to make a subcontract.

Origin of subcontract

First recorded in 1595–1605; sub- + contract

Words nearby subcontract

subcompany, subconscious, subconsciousness, subcontiguous, subcontinent, subcontract, subcontractor, subcontrary, subcorneal pustular dermatosis, subcortex, subcortical

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Example sentences from the Web for subcontract

Then they subcontract, and that makes the process even more complicated.
Why HealthCare.gov, the Obamacare Website, Doesn’t Work|Andrew Romano|October 18, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Before that, in December 2011, it won a $691 million U.S. Navy subcontract for “combat and sonar systems” for submarines.
Assad Supplier Finmeccanica Did Business With the Pentagon|Aram Roston|July 9, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Thereupon you make a contract with a subcontractor, and you agree in that subcontract that he shall have all the increase.
The Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Vol. 10 (of 12)|Robert G. Ingersoll
The difference between a contract and a subcontract is the territory of profit in which every American loves to settle.
The Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Vol. 10 (of 12)|Robert G. Ingersoll

Another charge is that the subcontract made by Sanderson was filed September 18, 1878.
The Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Vol. 10 (of 12)|Robert G. Ingersoll
They say to these witnesses, "Did you ever see such a clause as that in a subcontract before?"
The Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Vol. 10 (of 12)|Robert G. Ingersoll
But if you ever make a contract with this Government and can make a subcontract at the same price you do it as quick as you can.
The Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Vol. 10 (of 12)|Robert G. Ingersoll

British Dictionary definitions for subcontract

subcontract

noun (sʌbˈkɒntrækt)

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

verb (ˌsʌbkənˈtrækt)

(intr often foll by for) to enter into or make a subcontract

(tr) to let out (work) on a subcontract

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单词	subcontract
释义	subcontract [ noun suhb-kon-trakt, suhb-kon-; verb suhb-kuhn-trakt ] / noun sʌbˈkɒn trækt, ˈsʌbˌkɒn-; verb ˌsʌb kənˈtrækt / Law. SEE SYNONYMS FOR subcontract ON THESAURUS.COM noun a contract by which one agrees to render services or to provide materials necessary for the performance of another contract. verb (used with object) to make a subcontract for. verb (used without object) to make a subcontract. Origin of subcontract First recorded in 1595–1605; sub- + contract Words nearby subcontract subcompany, subconscious, subconsciousness, subcontiguous, subcontinent, subcontract, subcontractor, subcontrary, subcorneal pustular dermatosis, subcortex, subcortical Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for subcontract Then they subcontract, and that makes the process even more complicated. Why HealthCare.gov, the Obamacare Website, Doesn’t Work\|Andrew Romano\|October 18, 2013\|DAILY BEAST Before that, in December 2011, it won a $691 million U.S. Navy subcontract for “combat and sonar systems” for submarines. Assad Supplier Finmeccanica Did Business With the Pentagon\|Aram Roston\|July 9, 2012\|DAILY BEAST Thereupon you make a contract with a subcontractor, and you agree in that subcontract that he shall have all the increase. The Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Vol. 10 (of 12)\|Robert G. Ingersoll The difference between a contract and a subcontract is the territory of profit in which every American loves to settle. The Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Vol. 10 (of 12)\|Robert G. Ingersoll Another charge is that the subcontract made by Sanderson was filed September 18, 1878. The Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Vol. 10 (of 12)\|Robert G. Ingersoll They say to these witnesses, "Did you ever see such a clause as that in a subcontract before?" The Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Vol. 10 (of 12)\|Robert G. Ingersoll But if you ever make a contract with this Government and can make a subcontract at the same price you do it as quick as you can. The Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Vol. 10 (of 12)\|Robert G. Ingersoll British Dictionary definitions for subcontract subcontract noun (sʌbˈkɒntrækt) 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 verb (ˌsʌbkənˈtrækt) (intr often foll by for) to enter into or make a subcontract (tr) to let out (work) on a subcontract Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to subcontract rent out, hire out, sublet, farm, job
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subcontract

noun

verb (used with object)

verb (used without object)

Origin of subcontract

Words nearby subcontract

Example sentences from the Web for subcontract

British Dictionary definitions for subcontract

noun (sʌbˈkɒntrækt)

verb (ˌsʌbkənˈtrækt)

Words related to subcontract