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consolidate

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /kənˈsɑːlɪdeɪt/ · UK /kənˈsɒlɪdeɪt/

Forms: consolidating, consolidated

consolidate means: To bring several things together into one group or whole.

verb

COMBINE INTO ONEC1

To bring several things together into one group or whole.

  • We consolidated our files into one folder.
  • The company plans to consolidate its smaller offices.
  • Can I consolidate these loans into a single payment?

How to use it: consolidate something into something (They consolidated three departments into one.)

Similar words: combine, merge, unite

Opposites: separate

Common phrases: consolidate debts, consolidate into something

MAKE STRONGERC1

To make something stronger, firmer, or more secure.

  • The president wants to consolidate power.
  • The team consolidated its position at the top.
  • Extra pressure helps consolidate the soil.

Similar words: strengthen, reinforce

Opposites: weaken

Common phrases: consolidate power, consolidate gains, consolidate a position

Questions about consolidate

What does consolidate mean?

To bring several things together into one group or whole.

What is consolidate in other languages?

Türkçe: birleştirmek · Español: consolidar · Français: regrouper · Deutsch: zusammenlegen · Italiano: consolidare · 日本語: 統合する

How do you pronounce consolidate?

In American English /kənˈsɑːlɪdeɪt/; in British English /kənˈsɒlɪdeɪt/.

How do you use consolidate in a sentence?

We consolidated our files into one folder. The company plans to consolidate its smaller offices.

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