/i kon"euh muyz'/ , v. , economized, economizing .
v.i.
1. to practice economy; avoid waste or extravagance.
v.t.
2. to manage economically; use sparingly or frugally.
Also, esp. Brit., economise .
[ 1640-50; ECONOM(Y) + -IZE ]
Syn. 1, 2. save, conserve, husband.