subcontract
subcontract · subcontracts · subcontracted · subcontracting
subcontratar
sous-traiter
subappaltare
subcontratar
To contract out portions of a larger contracted projectTo contract out portions of a larger contracted project.
/ˌsʌb.kənˈtrækt/
Translations
4 languagesMeaning
1 sensesTo contract out portions of a larger contracted project.
More definitions
- arranged for contracted work to be done by others
- work under a subcontract; engage in a subcontract
Forms
subcontracts, subcontracting, subcontracted, subcontractedregular · Lesson
| Base form | subcontract · to subcontract |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | subcontracts |
| Present participle | subcontracting |
| Past simple | subcontracted |
| Past participle | subcontracted |
Tenses
subcontract · subcontracted · will subcontract · have subcontractedPoint at a form to see it in a sentence.Tap a form to see it in a sentence.
Synonyms
3 synonymsWord family
3 related wordsRelatedsubcontractor
Lessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle
See also
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