Origin: Germanic Old English prefix
Outsource has 2 different meanings across 1 category:
obtain goods or services from an outside supplier; to contract work out
"Many companies outsource and hire consultants in order to maintain a flexible workforce"
To transfer the management and/or day-to-day execution of a business function to a third-party service provider.
"The company decided to outsource its customer support team to a specialized firm in India to handle all incoming calls and emails."