Economize

French Meaning

économiser

épargner

faire des économies

English Meaning

  1. To practice economy, as by avoiding waste or reducing expenditures.
  2. To make economical use of something: "The best that can be said for this method is that it economizes on thought” ( Christopher Hitchens).
  3. To use or manage with thrift: the need to economize scarce energy resources.