<p><strong>Verb</strong></p><ul><li>(Used with object) to purchase (goods) or subcontract (services) from an outside supplier or source.</li><li>To contract out (jobs, services, etc.): a small business that outsources bookkeeping to an accounting firm.</li><li>(Used without object) to obtain goods or services from an outside source: U.S. companies who outsource from China.</li></ul>