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View usage for: (kənsɒlɪdeɪt) Word forms: 3rd person singular presenttense consolidates, present participle consolidating, past tense, past participle consolidated1. verbIf you consolidate something that you have, for example power or success, you strengthen it so that it becomes more effective or secure. The question is: will the junta consolidate its power by force? [VERB noun] Many young singers started and consolidated their careers at Covent Garden. [VERB noun] consolidation (kənsɒlɪdeɪʃən) uncountable noun [oft NOUN of noun] The Constitution was designed to prevent tyranny through the consolidation of powerin the hands of one person. Synonyms: strengthening, reinforcement, fortification, stabilization More Synonyms of consolidate 2. verbTo consolidate a number of small groups or firms means to make them into one large organization. The state has 60 days to consolidate Louisiana's four higher-education boards. [VERB noun] The company consolidated some operations last summer. [VERB noun] Synonyms: combine, unite, join, marry More Synonyms of consolidate consolidationWord forms: plural consolidations variable noun This consolidation meant having to reduce the numerical strength of the Army. Further consolidations in the industry could follow. Synonyms: strengthening, reinforcement, fortification, stabilization More Synonyms of consolidate Synonyms: combination, union, association, alliance More Synonyms of consolidate More Synonyms of consolidate consolidate in British English (kənˈsɒlɪˌdeɪt) verb1. to form or cause to form into a solid mass or whole; unite or be united 2. to make or become stronger or more stable 3. military to strengthen or improve one's control over (a situation, force, newly captured area, etc) Word origin C16: from Latin consolidāre to make firm, from solidus strong, solidconsolidate in American English (kənˈsɑləˌdeɪt) verb transitive, verb intransitiveWord forms: conˈsoliˌdated or conˈsoliˌdating1. to combine into a single whole; merge; unite 2. to make or become strong, stable, firmly established, etc. the troops consolidated their position 3. to make or become solid or compact SIMILAR WORDS: join Derived forms consolidator (conˈsoliˌdator) noun Word origin < L consolidatus, pp. of consolidare < com-, together + solidare, to make solid < solidus, solid: see holo- Examples of 'consolidate' in a sentenceconsolidate In other languagesconsolidate British English: consolidate VERB If you consolidate something that you have, for example power or success, you strengthen it so that it becomes more effective or secure. We need the points to consolidate that top six position. - American English: consolidate
- Brazilian Portuguese: consolidar
- Chinese: 巩固
- European Spanish: consolidar
- French: consolider
- German: festigen
- Italian: consolidare
- Japanese: 統合する
- Korean: 강화하다
- European Portuguese: consolidar
- Latin American Spanish: consolidar
Chinese translation of 'consolidate'consolidate (kənˈsɔlɪdeɪt) vt - [position, power, success]
巩(鞏)固 (gǒnggù)
Definition to make or become stronger or more stable The Prime Minister hopes to consolidate existing trade ties between the two countries. Definition to combine into a whole The state's four higher education boards are to be consolidated. Additional synonymsDefinition to combine or unite The firm has amalgamated with an American company. Synonyms combine, unite, ally, compound, blend, incorporate, integrate, merge, fuse, mingle, alloy, coalesce, meld, commingle, intermix The soil settles and is compacted by the winter rain. Synonyms pack closely, stuff, cram, compress, condense, tamp Definition to increase the density of The compressed gas is cooled and condenses into a liquid. Synonyms concentrate, reduce, precipitate, thicken, boil down, solidify, coagulate, decoct |