outsource

[ out-sawrs, ‐sohrs ]

/ ˈaʊtˌsɔrs, ‐ˌsoʊrs /

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

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

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

Origin of outsource

1975–80

out·sourc·ing, noun

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

Another tip is to outsource willpower: Enlist family and friends to join you in your goal to give up smoking or get fit.

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

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

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

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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

outsource

/ (ˌaʊtˈsɔːs) /

to subcontract (work) to another company

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