What is the meaning of sublet?

[aksy]

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #725 "Real Life: Apartment Hunting (1)", question 7

Sharon wants to ......... her apartment for six months because she's going to work with the Peace Corps for about that long. When she comes back, she still wants to live in the same building and this means that she would still have her rent paid while she is away.

(a) loan
(b) lodge
(c) sublet
(d) occupy

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #725 "Real Life: Apartment Hunting (1)", answer 7

Sharon wants to sublet her apartment for six months because she's going to work with the Peace Corps for about that long. When she comes back, she still wants to live in the same building and this means that she would still have her rent paid while she is away.

Correct answer: (c) sublet
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what is the meaning of sublet?

aksy

[Kitosdad]

When you have a lease on an apartment or house, you are usually forbidden to sublet.

Sharon wants someone to rent the apartment or house, or part of it, from her whilst she is away. She will find herself in big trouble unless her lease specifies that she can do this.
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