subcontracting
nounUK /ˌsʌb.kənˈtræk.tɪŋ/
US /ˌsʌbˈkɑːn.træk.tɪŋ/
When a company gives part of a big job to another company to do.
The builder used subcontracting to hire a plumber for the bathroom work.
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2. The act of making a legal agreement with another business to do specific work.
Subcontracting requires a clear written agreement between both companies.
3. In construction, giving specialized tasks like wiring or roofing to separate firms.
Subcontracting is common on large building projects with many trades.
4. A business strategy where a main company focuses on core tasks and passes other work to partners.
The firm's subcontracting strategy helped it grow without hiring more staff.