Contract out
verb/phrase
To transfer work, tasks, or responsibilities to an outside party or supplier, usually as a way to save costs and resources.
The company decided to contract out the cafeteria services to a food service provider.
Often appears as...
- contract out services
- contract out work
Usage tips
Formal
verb/phrase
Refusing or rejecting to take part in a contract, agreement, or scheme.
Jim decided to contract out of the pension scheme as he had alternative retirement plans.
Often appears as...
- contract out of an agreement
- contract out of a scheme
Usage tips
Formal, Disapproving
verb/phrase
To transfer work, tasks, or responsibilities to an outside party or supplier, usually as a way to save costs and resources.
The company decided to contract out the cafeteria services to a food service provider.
Often appears as...
- contract out services
- contract out work
Usage tips
Formal
verb/phrase
Refusing or rejecting to take part in a contract, agreement, or scheme.
Jim decided to contract out of the pension scheme as he had alternative retirement plans.
Often appears as...
- contract out of an agreement
- contract out of a scheme
Usage tips
Formal, Disapproving
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Cost Efficiency
Used when a company aims to save money by hiring external services or labor.
To reduce expenses, our firm will contract out delivery services.
Pro Tip 2/3Specialized Skills
Refers to obtaining specific talents or resources not available in-house.
The studio contracted out the animation work to a team with experience in 3D rendering.
Pro Tip 3/3Short-term Projects
Indicates temporary collaboration, often for a one-off or limited task duration.
They decided to contract out the market research project rather than hiring full-time staff.
Pro Tip 1/3Cost Efficiency
Used when a company aims to save money by hiring external services or labor.
To reduce expenses, our firm will contract out delivery services.
Pro Tip 2/3Specialized Skills
Refers to obtaining specific talents or resources not available in-house.
The studio contracted out the animation work to a team with experience in 3D rendering.
Pro Tip 3/3Short-term Projects
Indicates temporary collaboration, often for a one-off or limited task duration.
They decided to contract out the market research project rather than hiring full-time staff.
Pro Tip 1/3Cost Efficiency
Used when a company aims to save money by hiring external services or labor.
To reduce expenses, our firm will contract out delivery services.
Pro Tip 2/3Specialized Skills
Refers to obtaining specific talents or resources not available in-house.
The studio contracted out the animation work to a team with experience in 3D rendering.
Pro Tip 3/3Short-term Projects
Indicates temporary collaboration, often for a one-off or limited task duration.
They decided to contract out the market research project rather than hiring full-time staff.
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