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Definition subcontract in British English

subcontract verb

[intransitive/transitive] verb
/ˌsʌbkənˈtrækt/
1

to make a formal agreement to pay someone to do some of the work that you have agreed to do

Example

The company subcontracts some of its work to factories in Asia.

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Definition subcontract in British English