verb

strategize

STRA-tuhd-zhyz

Strategize (verb) means to work out a plan for achieving a goal. Example: “The team met on Monday to strategize about the product launch.”

verb

To work out a plan for achieving a goal.

"The team met on Monday to strategize about the product launch."

"She strategized carefully before entering the salary negotiation."

How to use strategize

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishTo sit down and plan out how you're going to win or succeed at something.

Common pairings

strategize about time to strategize strategize together

Word forms

strategized past tense, strategizes singular

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Frequently asked questions

What does “strategize” mean?

The word “strategize” means to work out a plan for achieving a goal. In plain terms, to sit down and plan out how you're going to win or succeed at something.

How do you pronounce “strategize”?

“Strategize” is pronounced STRA-tuhd-zhyz (/ˈstɹætəd͡ʒaɪz/ in IPA).

How do you use “strategize” in a sentence?

Here is “strategize” used in a sentence: “The team met on Monday to strategize about the product launch.”

What part of speech is “strategize”?

“Strategize” is a verb.