sublease

/ˈsʌbliːz/

Definitions

1. noun

A lease of a property that is already under lease to another party, often for a shorter term.

“The student subleased her apartment for the summer semester.”

2. verb

To lease a property from someone who is already leasing it.

“She decided to sublease her apartment to earn some extra income.”

Synonyms

  • leaseback
  • sublet

Antonyms

  • original lease
  • primary lease