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Contract out Meaning in English

expression

ˈkɑnˌtɹækt/, /kənˈtɹækt/ /ˈaʊt
kuhn-TRAKT OWT or KON-trakt OWT
ˈkɒntɹækt/ /ˈaʊt
KON-trakt OWT

释义

To arrange for work to be done by another company or person instead of doing it yourself, usually by formal agreement.

用法与细微差别

Mainly used in business and legal contexts. Common collocations: 'contract out services', 'contract out work'. Sometimes used with 'to' ('contract out to another company'). Not used for casual tasks; refers to formal, often ongoing arrangements.

例句

The company decided to contract out its cleaning services.

basic

We will contract out the IT support next year.

basic

The school plans to contract out the cafeteria services.

basic

Many companies contract out parts of their production to save costs.

natural

Instead of hiring new staff, they chose to contract out the design work.

natural

We tried to do the repairs ourselves, but in the end, we had to contract out the job.

natural