sublet

/ˈsʌblɛt/

Definitions

1. noun

A rental agreement in which one tenant rents a property from another tenant, usually with the owner’s permission.

“She decided to sublet her apartment for the summer.”

2. verb

To rent or lease a property from another person, usually with the owner’s permission.

“He plans to sublet his house while he’s away on vacation.”

3. verb

To take over and manage a property from another person, especially in a business sense.

“The company will sublet the old warehouse for storage purposes.”

Synonyms

  • lease
  • rental agreement
  • sublease

Antonyms

  • buy
  • own