How to Pronounce "contract out"
expression
ˈkɑnˌtɹækt/, /kənˈtɹækt/ /ˈaʊt
kuhn-TRAKT OWT or KON-trakt OWT
ˈkɒntɹækt/ /ˈaʊt
KON-trakt OWT
Definition
To arrange for work to be done by another company or person instead of doing it yourself, usually by formal agreement.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɑnˌtɹækt/, /kənˈtɹækt/ /ˈaʊt
British English
ˈkɒntɹækt/ /ˈaʊt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
kuhn-TRAKT OWT or KON-trakt OWT
UK
KON-trakt OWT
Listen in Context
The company decided to contract out its cleaning services.
We will contract out the IT support next year.
The school plans to contract out the cafeteria services.
Many companies contract out parts of their production to save costs.