outsource

[ out-sawrs, ‑-sohrs ]

verb (used with object)

, out·sourced, out·sourc·ing.

1. (of a company or organization) to purchase (goods) or subcontract (services) from an outside supplier or source. Compare backsource.
2. 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.

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

   U.S. companies who outsource from China.

outsource

/ ˌaʊtˈsɔːs /

verb

1. to subcontract (work) to another company
2. to buy in (components for a product) rather than manufacture them

Other Words From

• outsourcing noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of outsource¹

1975–80

Example Sentences

Instead, it built out massive internet infrastructure where content moderation has been an afterthought and a job to be outsourced to the less fortunate.

From TechCrunch

Imperial Beach is one of several cities in San Diego County that outsources its policing efforts to the Sheriff’s Department.

From Voice of San Diego

Modern-day omnivores have long outsourced the dirty work, of course.

From 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.

From 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.

From 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.

From The Daily Beast

The website CrowdMed lets you outsource your medical diagnoses to users competing for points and cash.

From The Daily Beast

While we in Israel prefer a peaceful resolution, we do not outsource our security.

From The Daily Beast

“I think these retailers need their asses handed to them,” Charney said of the companies who outsource to unsafe factories.

From The 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.

From The Daily Beast