1. past tense of economize; to use money, time, or resources carefully and avoid waste

Examples

• The family economized by cooking meals at home instead of eating out.
• She economized on her grocery budget by using coupons and buying generic brands.
• The company economized by reducing unnecessary business trips.
• They economized their water usage during the drought.
• He economized his study time by focusing on the most important topics.
• The restaurant economized by buying ingredients in bulk.