Subcontract (verb)

To award a contract or portion of a contract to a third party.

Origin:

Formed by combining the prefix "sub-" meaning under, or less than and "contract" meaning a legally binding agreement.

Examples:

1. The company subcontracts some of its manufacturing work to other companies.
2. The construction company subcontracts the plumbing and electrical work.
3. The main contractor decided to subcontract the landscaping.
4. The government agency subcontracts some of its services to private companies.
5. The company subcontracts the cleaning services to a third party.