subcontractor
Translation
subcontractor
Examples
The main company hired a subcontractor for the plumbing.
The main company hired a subcontractor for the plumbing.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) subcontractor ((for sth.)) a person or company that does part of a job that another person or company is responsible for They hired a subcontractor for the electrical work.
Similar Words
Synonyms: supplier, vendor
Etymology
From the prefix 'sub-' (under) and 'contractor'. It refers to a person or firm that carries out work for a company as part of a larger project.
Memory Tips
Think of the hierarchy: a main contractor hires a 'sub'contractor to work 'under' them on a specific part of a job.