racionar
verb/ʁɐsjuˈnaɾ/low
ra·ci·o·nar
Definition
To distribute or consume in limited, controlled amounts, usually due to scarcity.
During the drought, the council forced people to ration water.
In wartime, it was necessary to ration essential goods.
Common collocations
to ration waterto ration foodto ration fuel
Etymology
Do latim 'rationare', de 'ratio' (razão, conta).