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E·con·o·mize v. t. [imp. & p. p. Economized p. pr. & vb. n. Economizing.] To manage with economy; to use with prudence; to expend with frugality; as, to economize one's income. [Written also economise.]
Expenses in the city were to be economized. --Jowett (Thucyd. ).
Calculating how to economize time. --W. Irving.
E·con·o·mize, v. i. To be prudently sparing in expenditure; to be frugal and saving; as, to economize in order to grow rich. [Written also economise.]
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economise
v 1: spend sparingly, avoid the waste of; "This move will save
money"; "The less fortunate will have to economize now"
[syn: save, economize]
2: use cautiously and frugally; "I try to economize my spare
time"; "conserve your energy for the ascent to the summit"
[syn: conserve, husband, economize] [ant: waste]