What does outsource mean?
Outsource means (chiefly US, business, management, transitive) To transfer the management or day-to-day execution of a business function to a third-party service provider..
Outsource
/ˈaʊtˌsoɹs/ · verb
Meaning
(chiefly US, business, management, transitive) To transfer the management or day-to-day execution of a business function to a third-party service provider..
Example Sentences
They decided to outsource the design and manufacture of the system to a vendor.
Read said maintenance would be outsourced, with "positive discussions" held with two companies.
Synonyms for outsource
Antonyms for outsource
Related Words
Word Forms
- outsources
- outsourcing
- outsourced
Usage Notes
Choose a synonym only when it preserves the intended meaning, tone, and grammar of the full sentence.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for outsource?
Common synonyms include farm out, subcontract.
What is the opposite of outsource?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use outsource in a sentence?
They decided to outsource the design and manufacture of the system to a vendor.
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