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subcontractor

n. countable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //səbˈkɑnˌtɹæktɝ// UK //sˈʌbkəntɹˌæktɐ// sub·con·trac·tor

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.


SIMPLE

The main contractor hired a subcontractor to paint the walls.

CONTEXTUAL

After the main developer finished the framework, a subcontractor was brought in to handle the user interface design.

COMPLEX

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.

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