subcontractor
n.a company or person that does part of a job for another company. The main company usually hires them to handle a specific part of a project.
n.a person or company that performs a specific task or part of a project for a primary contractor. Often used in construction, manufacturing, or software development contexts.
“The main contractor hired a subcontractor to paint the walls.”
“After the main developer finished the framework, a subcontractor was brought in to handle the user interface design.”
“While the primary contractor is responsible for the overall project timeline, the subcontractor must adhere to strict safety protocols and deliver their specific component within a narrow window to avoid delays.”
“The developer was also behind on its payroll, and many subcontractors are out of pocket.”