C2verbUK spelling: economiseformalmoneybusiness
US/ɪˈkɑː.nə.maɪz/
UK/ɪˈkɒn.ə.maɪz/
to spend less money or use less of something by being careful
In context
The company asked staff to economize on travel and office supplies.
We had to economize after my husband lost his job.
Drivers can economize on fuel by keeping their tires properly inflated.
Words that go with economize
verb + preposition
- economize onMany families economize on food when prices rise.
- economize on fuelSmall cars help you economize on fuel.
- have to economizeAfter the move we had to economize.
- economize on energyOffices can economize on energy by switching off lights.
- try to economizeTry to economize while you are still a student.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
economize moneyCorrect: economize on food