Sublease ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Sublease ( verb )

1. To lease or rent property that is already leased or rented by someone else, typically with the landlord's permission.
2. To grant a sublease of property that is already leased or rented.

Origin:

Sub- (under) + lease (rental agreement).

Examples:

1. I subleased my apartment to a friend for the summer while I was traveling abroad.
2. The tenant subleased a portion of the office space to another small business.

(As a noun)

Sublease ( noun )

1. To lease or rent property that is already leased or rented by someone else, typically with the landlord's permission.
2. To grant a sublease of property that is already leased or rented.

Origin:

Sub- (under) + lease (rental agreement).

Examples:

1. I subleased my apartment to a friend for the summer while I was traveling abroad.
2. The tenant subleased a portion of the office space to another small business.