economize economize /iːˈkɑːnəˌmaɪz/

verb

1. () Use cautiously and frugally  ( conserve , economise [British] , husband , economize )
   use cautiously and frugally
    I try to economize my spare time
   I try to economize my spare time
    Conserve your energy for the ascent to the summit
   conserve your energy for the ascent to the summit
   
2. Spend sparingly, avoid the waste of  ( economise [British] , economize , save )
   spend sparingly, avoid the waste of
    This move will save money
   This move will save money
    The less fortunate will have to economize now
   The less fortunate will have to economize now