The subcontractor
Example: Subcontractor performs specialized work within construction project
Definition
"The subcontractor" refers to a person or company hired by the main contractor to perform specific, specialized tasks within a construction project. This role focuses on particular parts of the work rather than the entire project, ensuring expert handling of specialized duties.
Etymology
The term "the subcontractor" originates from the combination of 'sub-', meaning under or secondary, and 'contractor', which refers to a party that agrees to perform work. This word reflects the role of someone who contracts work from the main contractor rather than the project owner directly.
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"The subcontractor" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Construction - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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