outsource

[ out-sawrs, ‐sohrs ]

/ ˈaʊtˌsɔrs, ‐ˌsoʊrs /

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verb (used with object), out·sourced, out·sourc·ing.

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

to contract out (jobs, services, etc.): a small business that outsources bookkeeping to an accounting firm.

verb (used without object), out·sourced, out·sourc·ing.

to obtain goods or services from an outside source: U.S. companies who outsource from China.

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Origin of outsource

1975–80

OTHER WORDS FROM outsource

outsourcing, noun

Words nearby outsource

outsleep, outsmart, outsoar, outsold, outsole, outsource, outspan, outspeak, outspend, outspent, outspoken

How to use outsource in a sentence

Instead, it built out massive internet infrastructure where content moderation has been an afterthought and a job to be outsourced to the less fortunate.
Facebook tries to clean up Groups with new policies|Sarah Perez|September 17, 2020|TechCrunch
Imperial Beach is one of several cities in San Diego County that outsources its policing efforts to the Sheriff’s Department.
Morning Report: Oceanside Reboots Top Cop Search|Voice of San Diego|September 14, 2020|Voice of San Diego
Modern-day omnivores have long outsourced the dirty work, of course.
Instagram's Most Fascinating Subculture? Women Hunters.|Rachel Levin|September 8, 2020|Outside Online
On July 13, according to her declaration, Werner called Morris after reading a newspaper article about the Sheriff’s Department exploring the possibility of outsourcing jail medical and mental health services to a private contractor.
Longtime Sheriff’s Employee Contradicts Official Account of Jail Death|Kelly Davis|September 3, 2020|Voice of San Diego

Ratings and reviews, like Maps themselves are ultimately too important, to be outsourced even to strong third party platforms like TripAdvisor and Yelp.
Apple Ratings is coming to iOS 14, how disruptive will it be?|Greg Sterling|September 1, 2020|Search Engine Land
Another tip is to outsource willpower: Enlist family and friends to join you in your goal to give up smoking or get fit.
Willpower: Our Greatest Strength?||September 11, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The website CrowdMed lets you outsource your medical diagnoses to users competing for points and cash.
Strangers Diagnose Your Illness and Get Cash in Return|Kevin Zawacki|August 15, 2014|DAILY BEAST
While we in Israel prefer a peaceful resolution, we do not outsource our security.
Why You Should Blame Iran For The Gaza Conflict|Naftali Bennett|July 26, 2014|DAILY BEAST
“I think these retailers need their asses handed to them,” Charney said of the companies who outsource to unsafe factories.
American Apparel Stirs Up Controversy…Again|Erin Cunningham|March 6, 2014|DAILY BEAST
You can outsource just about anything these days and the proof is on Fiverr, a marketplace where people will do things for $5.
Just Don’t Do It: Why You Should Outsource More of Your Life|Ari Meisel|February 22, 2014|DAILY BEAST

British Dictionary definitions for outsource

outsource

/ (ˌaʊtˈsɔːs) /

verb (tr) (of a manufacturer)

to subcontract (work) to another company

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

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