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outsource (v.)

"obtain goods or a service from an outside or foreign supplier; contract work to an outside entity," especially in reference to work and jobs going overseas, by 1981 (implied in outsourcing), from out- + source (v.). Related: Outsourced.

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Definitions of outsource from WordNet

outsource (v.)
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
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