aus|lagern
Translation
to outsource, to store externally, to relocate, to move out
Examples
Die Firma lagert die Produktion aus.
The company outsources production.
Wir lagern die alten Möbel im Keller aus.
We are storing the old furniture in the basement.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) ((auslagern)) to outsource sth. The company outsourced its IT department.
Similar Words
externalisieren (to externalize), verlegen (to relocate)
Etymology
From `aus-` (out) + `lagern` (to store). Literally means 'to store out'.
Memory Tips
Think of moving something 'out' (`aus`) of the main company to be 'stored' (`lagern`) elsewhere, which is outsourcing.