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consolidate

Syllabification: (con·sol·i·date)
Pronunciation: /kənˈsäləˌdāt/
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Definition of consolidate

verb

[with object]
  • 1make (something) physically stronger or more solid:the first phase of the project is to consolidate the outside walls
  • reinforce or strengthen (one’s position or power):the company consolidated its position in the international market
  • 2combine (a number of things) into a single more effective or coherent whole:all manufacturing activities have been consolidated in new premises
  • combine (a number of financial accounts or funds) into a single overall account or set of accounts.
  • combine (two or more legal actions involving similar questions) into one for action by a court.

Derivatives

consolidation

Pronunciation: /-ˌsäləˈdāSHən/
noun

consolidator

Pronunciation: /-ˌdātər/
noun

Origin:

early 16th century (in the sense 'combine into a single whole'): from Latin consolidare, from con- 'together' + solidare 'make firm' (from solidus 'solid')

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