I. “+ verb
Etymology: sub- + contract (v.)
transitive verb
1. obsolete : to cause to become betrothed a second time
2.
a. : to engage a third party to perform under a subcontract all or part of (work included in an original contract)
b. : to undertake (work) under a subcontract
intransitive verb
: to let out or undertake work under one or more subcontracts : make a subcontract
II. “+ noun
Etymology: sub- + contract (n.)
: a contract subordinate to a previous or prime contract and made between one or more parties to the original contract and a third party ; especially : an agreement to perform all or a specified part of the work or to provide all or certain specified materials required in another contract