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outsource

out·source

UK/ˈaʊtˌsɔːs/ US/ˈaʊtˌsoɹs/ uncommon us

verb

1.

obtain goods or services from an outside supplier; to contract work out

  • “Many companies outsource and hire consultants rather in order to maintain a flexible workforce”

Origin

From out- + source.

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