ˈɛkstɚneɪt

Definitions

1. verb

to cause to go outside or become external; to make something external or outside

“The company externated its IT department to cut costs.”

2. verb

to remove or separate something from its original or internal location

“The surgeon externated the tumor for further examination.”

3. noun

a person or thing that has been caused to go outside or become external

“The externated employees were offered severance packages.”

4. noun

the act or process of causing something to go outside or become external

“The externation of the IT department affected the entire company.”