economize
UK/i'kɒnәmaiz/US
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Definitions
v.
To spend less; to use money or resources carefully and avoid waste
节约，节省；精打细算
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedeconomy (thrift) + -ize (to make/do) = to practise thrift, to cut back. Often followed by 'on': economize on fuel.
Root nom still carries 15 more wordsExample Sentences
- 1.
We had to economize after the rent went up.
- 2.
The factory economized on packaging to cut costs.