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Subcontracted Meaning in English

word · lemma: subcontract

səbˈkɑntɹæktɪd
suhb-KON-trak-tid
sˈʌbkəntɹˌæktɪd
SUB-kuhn-TRAK-tid

التعريف

Given to another company or individual to do part of a job or project, usually through a formal agreement. Often used in business or construction.

الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة

Mostly used in passive structures: 'The work was subcontracted.' Common in business, legal, and construction contexts. Implies a temporary or external arrangement. 'Subcontracted labor' refers to workers hired this way. Not colloquial; mainly formal/professional use.

جمل نموذجية

The company subcontracted the painting work to a local firm.

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Some tasks were subcontracted due to lack of staff.

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The IT services were subcontracted last year.

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We subcontracted parts of the project to speed things up.

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Many companies have subcontracted their cleaning to save costs.

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Was the website design subcontracted or done in-house?

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