engage vs subcontract

engage is not a noun while subcontract is a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
engage	No	No	Yes	No
subcontract	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, subcontract is a hyponym of engage; that is, subcontract is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than engage:

Other hyponyms of engage include featherbed, fill, engage, ship, contract, sign, sign on, sign up, rat, farm out, job.

engage (noun)	subcontract (noun)
	a contract assigning to another party some obligations of a prior contract

engage (verb)	subcontract (verb)
get caught	work under a subcontract; engage in a subcontract
consume all of one's attention or time	arranged for contracted work to be done by others
give to in marriage
keep engaged
engage for service under a term of contract
hire for work or assistance
ask to represent; of legal counsel
engage or hire for work
carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
carry on (wars, battles, or campaigns)