Outsourcing

Pronunciation: /ˌaʊtˈsɔːrs/

Outsourcing (verb)

  1. To give a job to another company or person instead of doing it yourself.
  2. To move work to a different country, usually to reduce costs or use special skills.

Examples

  • The company outsourced the design work to a small studio.
  • They outsourced the accounting to experts instead of hiring staff.