consolidate

統合する、まとめる

複数の物事をまとめて、一つの集団や全体にする。

やさしい英語で： 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?

使い方： consolidate something into something (They consolidated three departments into one.)

類義語： combine, merge, unite

反対語： separate

よく使う表現： consolidate debts, consolidate into something

強化する、固める

物事をより強く、確かで安定したものにすること。

やさしい英語で： 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.

類義語： strengthen, reinforce

反対語： weaken

よく使う表現： consolidate power, consolidate gains, consolidate a position