Definition of OUTSOURCE

outsource

Verb

  • obtain goods or services from an outside supplier; to contract work out
    • "Many companies outsource and hire consultants in order to maintain a flexible workforce"
  • To transfer the management or day-to-day execution of a business function to a third-party service provider.

Examples

  • They decided to outsource the design and manufacture of the system to a vendor.

Origin / Etymology

From out- + source.

Synonyms

farm out, subcontract

Scrabble Score: 11

outsource: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
outsource: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
outsource: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 14

outsource: valid Words With Friends Word