strategize

IPA/ˈstræt.ə.dʒaɪz/
KK[strˈætədʒaɪz]IPA/ˈstræt̬.ə.dʒaɪz/

strategize — verb

  • strategizepresent simple I / you / we / they
  • strategizes3rd person singular
  • strategizing-ing form
  • strategizedpast simple

1. to think carefully about what actions will help you reach a goal, and to make de

1.動詞及物 / 不及物B2
釋義

to think carefully about what actions will help you reach a goal, and to make detailed plans based on those thoughts, especially when facing difficult conditions or competition

例句

Sana's marketing team strategized the product launch to attract younger buyers.

strategize + direct object [noun phrase]

Before the election, Marco and his team strategized how to win undecided voters.

strategize + about + how-clause

同義詞
  • plan

    More general and everyday; 'plan' works in any situation, while 'strategize' implies competition or obstacles

  • map out

    More informal and concrete; 'map out' focuses on the step-by-step details of a plan

  • plot

    Often has a secretive or negative connotation; 'plot' suggests doing something in a hidden way

  • devise

    Slightly more formal; 'devise' emphasizes inventing or creating a plan, not necessarily with competition in mind

反義詞
  • improvise

    To act without a plan; the opposite of careful advance thinking

  • react

    To respond to events after they happen, rather than planning ahead

文法句型

strategize + object

strategize + how / what / where clause

strategize + about / for [topic]

用法筆記

More formal than 'plan'. Typically used in business, politics, military, or competitive contexts where opponents or obstacles must be considered.

常見錯誤

❌We need to strategize a party for his birthday.
✅We need to plan a party for his birthday.
💡'strategize' is too strong for everyday social events; use it when competition or complex goals are involved.
❌She strategized the soup recipe.
✅She strategized the company's market entry.
💡'strategize' requires a complex, goal-driven object, not a routine everyday task.