verb
- to obtain goods or services from an external company or supplier rather than producing or providing them internally
Usage: commonly used in business and management contexts
Examples
- The company decided to outsource its customer service to a call center in another country.
- Many tech startups outsource their accounting and payroll functions to specialized firms.
- Rather than hire a full-time graphic designer, we outsource our design work to freelancers.
- The manufacturer outsources parts production to reduce costs.
- Some businesses outsource IT support to focus on their core operations.