economise meaning and definition

ECONOMISE verb

Definition of economise (verb)

1. spend sparingly, avoid the waste of
   • "This move will save money"; "The less fortunate will have to economize now"
   • synonyms: economize, save
2. use cautiously and frugally
   • "I try to economize my spare time"; "conserve your energy for the ascent to the summit"
   • synonyms: conserve, economize, husband
   • antonym: blow