contract out
Americanverb phrase
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to assign (a task or job) to someone who is outside of the company or organization.
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formally agree not to participate in something, especially a scheme such as a pension or health insurance plan.
verb
Example Sentences
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If it is approved, TSA then puts a contract out for competitive bid by preapproved companies and assigns the winning company to the airport.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 17, 2026
So the ESA is planning to contract out the job of developing the continent's first reusable rocket, having named a shortlist of potential companies.
From Barron's ● Nov. 27, 2025
"Let the badge and guns do the badge and gun stuff, everything else, let’s contract out."
From Salon ● Apr. 10, 2025
It's the responsibility of airlines, many of whom contract out the services to specialist providers.
From BBC ● Mar. 29, 2023
Jim took a copy of the contract out of his pocket and read it aloud, while Blaney listened in stupid amazement.
From The Short Line War by Merwin-Webster
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