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outsource

/ˈaʊtˌsaʊs/ verb · British & US
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What does outsource mean?

verb

To contract with an outside company to perform a service or function that was previously performed by the company's own employees.

Example

"The company decided to outsource its IT department to a third-party provider."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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