outsource

[out-sawrs, ‑-sohrs] / ˈaʊtˌsɔrs, ‑ˌsoʊrs /

VERB

contract out

Synonyms

STRONG

source

WEAK

deploy expand redistribute utilize

Example Sentences

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The UK data watchdog is writing to Meta following a "concerning" report claiming outsourced workers were able to view sensitive content filmed by the company's AI smart glasses.

From BBC

The company is looking to improve the division’s profitability and recently said it would streamline the unit’s operations, discontinue dozens of products and outsource production of some ingredients.

From The Wall Street Journal

Operational improvements are supporting Krispy Kreme’s turnaround, Charlesworth said, with margins rising in the latest quarter thanks to optimized production, increased productivity and an outsourcing program for logistics that has reduced costs.

From The Wall Street Journal

For example, “John, I really like what you are proposing, but maybe we should pivot and consider outsourcing our production.”

From The Wall Street Journal

While new jobs related to AI industries begin popping up, they won’t come close to replacing all the jobs being cut and outsourced to AI, according to the Citrini report.

From The Wall Street Journal