1. To distribute or allocate resources in limited quantities, controlling their use to ensure they last longer or are shared fairly among users
During the crisis, the government had to ration resources to ensure everyone received essential supplies.
Durante a crise, o governo teve que racionar recursos para garantir que todos recebessem suprimentos essenciais.
2. To restrict the amount of something available or permitted, typically due to scarcity or demand
The company decided to ration resources across all departments to reduce expenses.
A empresa decidiu racionar recursos entre todos os departamentos para reduzir despesas.