- economize⇄economize, verb, -mized,-mizing.
- economize⇄v.i. to cut down expenses; avoid waste or extravagance.
Ex. The development they want in one direction is conditional on their economizing in another direction (Maclean's). - economize⇄v.t. to use little of; use to the best advantage.
Ex. If you can economize your time, you will get more done in less time.