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Meaning of the word economize in English

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economize

US /iˈkɑː.nə.maɪz/

UK /iˈkɒn.ə.maɪz/

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Verb

spend less; reduce one's expenses

Example:

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We need to economize on electricity to save money.

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The company decided to economize by reducing staff travel.

Synonym:

save cut back retrench conserve budget

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