Definitions
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- transitive verb same as
economize .
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- verb UK Alternative spelling of
economize .
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- verb use cautiously and frugally
- verb spend sparingly, avoid the waste of
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Examples
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With a shrinking amount of money people are, in terms of the monetary system, 'no longer able to earn anything'; they have to 'economise' or activities will be discontinued due to the financier or other lenders because 'obligations can no longer be met.'
Indymedia Ireland Frans Houbraken 2010
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With a shrinking amount of money people are, in terms of the monetary system, 'no longer able to earn anything'; they have to 'economise' or activities will be discontinued due to the financier or other lenders because 'obligations can no longer be met.'
Indymedia Ireland 2010
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She was especially upset because as an attempt to 'economise' a few years before her husband had quit paying into his pension which had good dependents' benefits and without telling her had rejoined the scheme a couple of months before he was diagnosed with an aggressive cancer - he 'knew' something was seriously wrong even though the Drs said not, and she was so touched that he, despite being so stupid with money, had actually done something that provided a little security for her and their son.
The new joy of my death benefits (Cha-CHING!!) Elizabeth McClung 2008
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A little room, an inside room, European plan, of course, and then you can economise by eatin 'out.
CHAPTER XVI 2010
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Now that Hart no longer pays for my clothes, I must economise where I can.
Exit the Actress Priya Parmar 2011
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The retailer found customers were trying to economise by half-filling petrol tanks and cutting their own hair instead of visiting hairdressers.
Household finances squeezed by food and travel costs as inflation continues to rise 2011
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Now that Hart no longer pays for my clothes, I must economise where I can.
Exit the Actress Priya Parmar 2011
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Also, we had to economise for the rest of the week.
Chapter 19 2010
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These had a huge effect on my writing, forcing me to economise, to make each word pull its weight.
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Q2: Last year, how much did you manage to economise at home?
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