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contract out

American

[kahn-trakt aut] / ˈkɑn trækt ˌaʊt /

verb phrase

contracted out, contracting out

to assign (a task or job) to someone who is outside of the company or organization.
formally agree not to participate in something, especially a scheme such as a pension or health insurance plan.

contract out British

verb

(intr, adverb) to agree not to participate in something, esp the state pension scheme

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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

But for the majority of customers who took their contract out before 10 April 2024, they will face an increase of 6.4%, based on the inflation rate last December, plus an additional charge.

From BBC • Feb. 25, 2025

Agencies differ on how they resolve those claims: some use an employee, some contract out for a hearings examiner and some use a city or county employee or contractor.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 12, 2024

We may have to argue a broken contract out before the Board.

From Plague Ship by Norton, Andre

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