strategize

verb

strat·​e·​gize ˈstra-tə-ˌjīz 

strategized; strategizing

intransitive verb

: to devise a strategy or course of action

Synonyms

• arrange
• blueprint
• budget
• calculate
• chart
• choreograph
• design
• frame
• lay out
• map (out)
• organize
• plan
• prepare
• project
• scheme (out)
• shape

Examples of strategize in a Sentence

The organization strategizes for Republican candidates.

Recent Examples on the Web

As tensions between Russia and Ukraine have escalated in the last few weeks and the countries have engaged in numerous strong retaliatory attacks, bordering nations have been strategizing about ways to protect their borders with allied countries Russia and Belarus. —Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024

Many retailers have strategized by offering free returns for their loyalty members or basing free return availability on customer purchase amount. —Shelley E. Kohan, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024

Fans have had to strategize and plan for the best time to attack the massive lines for merchandise at her shows. —David K. Li, NBC News, 29 Nov. 2024

Nonprofits and community leaders dedicated to helping immigrants are strategizing about how to mount a defense. —Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 26 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1855, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

strategize

verb

strat·​e·​gize -ˌjīz 

strategized; strategizing

: to devise a strategy or course of action

strategized with her teammates