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   consolidate

   /kənˈsɒlɪdeɪt/

   verb

   • 1. make (something) physically stronger or more solid: "the first phase of the project is to consolidate the outside walls"
   • ▪ strengthen (one's position or power): "the company consolidated its position in the international market" Similar strengthenmake strongermake securesecuremake stablestabilizereinforcefortifytightenhardenstiffencementenhance
   • 2. combine (a number of things) into a single more effective or coherent whole: "all manufacturing activities have been consolidated in new premises" Similar combineunitemergeintegrateamalgamatefuseblendminglemarrysynthesizebring togetherjoinaffiliatefederateunify
   • ▪ combine (a number of financial accounts or funds) into a single overall account or set of accounts: "consolidated accounts"
   • ▪ combine (separate pieces of legislation) into a single legislative act: British "the Companies Act 1948 and subsequent enactments were consolidated by the Companies Act 1985"

   Word Origin early 16th century (in the sense ‘combine into a whole’): from Latin consolidare, from con- ‘together’ + solidare ‘make firm’ (from solidus ‘solid’).

   Derivatives

   • 1. consolidator noun
   • 2. consolidatory adjective

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCONSOLIDATE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   CONSOLIDATE definition: 1. to become, or cause something to become, stronger, and more certain: 2. to combine several…. Learn more.

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   The meaning of CONSOLIDATE is to join together into one whole : unite. How to use consolidate in a sentence.

4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishCONSOLIDATE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   If you consolidate something that you have, for example power or success, you strengthen it so that it becomes more effective or secure.

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   Consolidate definition: to bring together (separate parts) into a single or unified whole; unite; combine. See examples of CONSOLIDATE used in a sentence.

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   Definition of consolidate verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › consolidateConsolidate - definition of consolidate by The Free Dictionary

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   1. to bring together (separate parts) into a single or unified whole; unite. 2. to make solid, firm, or secure; strengthen: to consolidate gains. 3. to organize into a more compact form. v.i.

8. www.britannica.com › dictionary › consolidateConsolidate Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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   CONSOLIDATE meaning: 1 : to join or combine together into one thing; 2 : to make (something, such as a position of power or control) stronger or more secure.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › consolidateCONSOLIDATE definition | Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   consolidate verb (COMBINE) to combine several things, especially businesses, so that they become more effective, or to be combined in this way: He consolidated his businesses into one large company.

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    Definitions of 'consolidate'. 1. If you consolidate something that you have, for example power or success, you strengthen it so that it becomes more effective or secure. [...] 2. To consolidate a number of small groups or companies means to make them into one large organization. [...]

11. www.wordreference.com › definition › consolidateconsolidate - WordReference.com Dictionary of English

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    consolidate. con•sol•i•date /kənˈsɑlɪˌdeɪt/ v., -dat•ed, -dat•ing. to (cause to) unite; bring together (parts) into a single, larger form, organization, etc.: [no object] The company consolidated. [~ + object] The company consolidated several divisions.