Farm out

verb

Give a job or responsibility to someone else instead of doing it yourself.

The company decided to farm out the project to a consulting firm.
Visual representation of "farm out" - Give a job or responsibility to someone else instead of doing it yourself.

Often appears as...

  • farm out tasks
  • farm out work
verb

To arrange for someone else to do work that you should do.

The council has farmed out waste collection to a private company.
Visual representation of "farm out" - To arrange for someone else to do work that you should do.

Often appears as...

  • farm out services
  • farm out duties
verb

Give a job or responsibility to someone else instead of doing it yourself.

The company decided to farm out the project to a consulting firm.
Visual representation of "farm out" - Give a job or responsibility to someone else instead of doing it yourself.

Often appears as...

  • farm out tasks
  • farm out work
verb

To arrange for someone else to do work that you should do.

The council has farmed out waste collection to a private company.
Visual representation of "farm out" - To arrange for someone else to do work that you should do.

Often appears as...

  • farm out services
  • farm out duties
Definition 1 of 2
Visual representation of "farm out"
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Shift Responsibility

Used when someone transfers duties they would typically do to another person or group.

Illustration for Shift Responsibility
Due to a heavy workload, I had to farm out the data analysis to freelancers.
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Efficiency Strategy

Often implies using external expertise for greater efficiency or to save time.

Illustration for Efficiency Strategy
Our startup farms out marketing to experienced professionals to focus on product development.
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Business Jargon

'Farm out' is frequently used in business and managerial contexts.

Illustration for Business Jargon
The tech firm farms out customer support to maintain a 24/7 service.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Shift Responsibility

Used when someone transfers duties they would typically do to another person or group.

Illustration for Shift Responsibility
Due to a heavy workload, I had to farm out the data analysis to freelancers.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Efficiency Strategy

Often implies using external expertise for greater efficiency or to save time.

Illustration for Efficiency Strategy
Our startup farms out marketing to experienced professionals to focus on product development.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Business Jargon

'Farm out' is frequently used in business and managerial contexts.

Illustration for Business Jargon
The tech firm farms out customer support to maintain a 24/7 service.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Shift Responsibility

Used when someone transfers duties they would typically do to another person or group.

Illustration for Shift Responsibility
Due to a heavy workload, I had to farm out the data analysis to freelancers.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Efficiency Strategy

Often implies using external expertise for greater efficiency or to save time.

Illustration for Efficiency Strategy
Our startup farms out marketing to experienced professionals to focus on product development.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Business Jargon

'Farm out' is frequently used in business and managerial contexts.

Illustration for Business Jargon
The tech firm farms out customer support to maintain a 24/7 service.
Visual representation of the word "Farm out"

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