outsource

American  

[out-sawrs, ‑-sohrs] / ˈaʊtˌsɔrs, ‑ˌsoʊrs /

verb (used with object)

outsourced, outsourcing

1. (of a company or organization) to purchase (goods) or subcontract (services) from an outside supplier or source.

2. to contract out (jobs, services, etc.).

   a small business that outsources bookkeeping to an accounting firm.

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verb (used without object)

outsourced, outsourcing

1. to obtain goods or services from an outside source.

   U.S. companies who outsource from China.

outsource British  

/ ˌaʊtˈsɔːs /

verb

1. to subcontract (work) to another company

2. to buy in (components for a product) rather than manufacture them

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Other Word Forms

• outsourcing noun

Etymology

Origin of outsource

1975–80

Example Sentences

He also feels regret for his wife, who he feels he's "outsourced" his memory to.

From BBC

Long ago, I began outsourcing—albeit to humans—tedious tasks such as preparing my taxes.

From The Wall Street Journal

For instance, Tata Electronics was in talks last June with global semiconductor companies to buy a fabrication or outsourced semiconductor assembly or test plant in Malaysia, Indian and Malaysian news reports said at the time.

From Barron's

The company has also received criticism for the partnership, with some analysts warning that Apple is making an unwise move in outsourcing its AI capabilities to Google.

From MarketWatch

The deal also gives workers an immediate bonus of $6,550 and job protections, such as limits to Volkswagen’s ability to outsource work and commitments for future products at the plant, the UAW said Wednesday.

From The Wall Street Journal