outside service
[/ˈaʊtsaɪd ˈsɜːrvɪs/]
nounpl: outside services
serviço externo
1. A service provided by an external company or contractor rather than by in-house staff
The company hired an outside service to handle their IT infrastructure.
A empresa contratou um serviço externo para gerenciar sua infraestrutura de TI.
2. In business, work or tasks performed by third-party vendors or freelancers
We decided to use outside services for our accounting needs.
Decidimos usar serviços externos para nossas necessidades contábeis.
3. Field service or on-site work performed at a client's location rather than at a company's office
The maintenance team provides outside service to all our branch offices.
O time de manutenção fornece serviço externo para todos os nossos escritórios filiais.
In Brazil, the term 'serviço terceirizado' (third-party service) is extremely common in corporate culture and labor discussions, reflecting the prevalence of outsourcing in large companies. In the USA, 'outside service' is standard business terminology used across all industries, particularly in IT, consulting, and facility management sectors.
Related Idioms & Phrases
outsource work to outside services
bring in outside services
contract outside services
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