strategize

especially British, strat·e·gise

[strat-i-jahyz]

verb (used without object)

strategized, strategizing 

1. to make up or determine strategy; plan.

Word History and Origins

Origin of strategize¹

First recorded in 1970–75; strateg(y) + -ize

Example Sentences

And a group of experts has begun strategizing a Plan B for California property owners so that hundreds of thousands of people are not left uninsured.

From Los Angeles Times

You can find him behind the register most days, strategizing and orchestrating the H. Lorenzo business from a distance.

From Los Angeles Times

“We hoped for the best, but we were strategized for the worst.”

From Salon

“I feel like the coalition that I belong to — we’re tired. We’re tired. It’s OK for us to sit back and watch others strategize and take action,” Turner said.

From Salon

“It's all about strategizing and thinking through some things,” Marshall said.

From Salon

When To Use

What does strategize mean?

To strategize is to plan or create a plan or strategy for a specific reason or goal.A strategy is a plan for a course of action, especially one that prepares for multiple scenarios or situations. Strategize is commonly used in any context that involves extensive planning, especially the military, business, politics, and sports.Example: One candidate had clearly strategized before the debate and knew how to answer every question and respond to every attack. The other candidate was obviously winging it.