American English pronunciation

How to pronounce outsourced

IPA transcription: [,aʊt'sɔɹst]

Pronunciation variants: [,aʊt'sɔɹst][,aʊt'sɚst]

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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”

Usage examples

  • Maintenance and ground handling services were outsourced to Japan Airlines.
  • When their customers increased, they then outsourced the help for packaging.