subcontract vs engage

subcontract is a noun but engage is not a noun.

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

As verbs, engage is a hypernym of subcontract; that is, engage is a word with a broader meaning than subcontract:

Other hypernyms of subcontract include employ, hire.

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

subcontract (verb)	engage (verb)
work under a subcontract; engage in a subcontract	get caught
arranged for contracted work to be done by others	consume all of one's attention or time
	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)