phrasal verb

Contract out

Letter CInseparable

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Give a contract for a service outside the company you work for

Meanings

  • Give a contract for a service outside the company you work for (separable [optional], International English)

Examples

  • They have CONTRACTED OUT their catering services to save money.
  • The authorities plan to CONTRACT OUT immediately.
  • We should CONTRACT OUT before making any decisions.

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