consolidate

[ kuhn-sol-i-deyt ]

/ kənˈsɒl ɪˌdeɪt /

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verb (used with object), con·sol·i·dat·ed, con·sol·i·dat·ing.

to bring together (separate parts) into a single or unified whole; unite; combine: They consolidated their three companies.

to discard the unused or unwanted items of and organize the remaining: She consolidated her home library.

to make solid or firm; solidify; strengthen: to consolidate gains.

Military. to strengthen by rearranging the position of ground combat troops after a successful attack.

verb (used without object), con·sol·i·dat·ed, con·sol·i·dat·ing.

to unite or combine.

to become solid or firm.

adjective

consolidated (def. 2).

Origin of consolidate

1505–15; <Latin consolidātus (past participle of consolidāre), equivalent to con-con- + solid(us) solid + -ātus-ate¹

OTHER WORDS FROM consolidate

con·sol·i·da·tor, nounpre·con·sol·i·date, verb, pre·con·sol·i·dat·ed, pre·con·sol·i·dat·ing.re·con·sol·i·date, verb, re·con·sol·i·dat·ed, re·con·sol·i·dat·ing.un·con·sol·i·dat·ing, adjective

Words nearby consolidate

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Example sentences from the Web for consolidate

Hong Kong just delivered a masterclass on how authoritarian regimes distort facts and erase history in a bid to consolidate state control.
Hong Kong police are rewriting the history of an infamous thug attack on civilians|Mary Hui|August 27, 2020|Quartz
Chains like Target and Walmart are benefiting from consumers’ growing tendency to consolidate shopping trips to stores where they can buy everything and minimize time in stores.
Target just had its best quarter ever thanks to pandemic bulk buying|Phil Wahba|August 19, 2020|Fortune
Then, in an executive reshuffling in 2017, Levien was promoted to chief operating officer, consolidating power on the business side and establishing herself as the clear internal candidate to be named as the next CEO.
‘Unstoppable innovator’: The meteoric rise of Meredith Kopit Levien, the next New York Times CEO|Steven Perlberg|August 19, 2020|Digiday
The planemaker announced last month that it was ending production of the 747 jumbo jet and studying whether to consolidate production of the 787 Dreamliner, which is manufactured in South Carolina and Washington state.
Boeing is preparing additional layoffs with new buyouts|Rachel King|August 18, 2020|Fortune

The effect was larger among Republicans hoping to consolidate Republican power.
What Happened In Portland Shows Just How Fragile Our Democracy Is|Maggie Koerth (maggie.koerth-baker@fivethirtyeight.com)|August 5, 2020|FiveThirtyEight
We eliminated him because we just needed to consolidate for film.
Rob Marshall Defends ‘Into the Woods’|Kevin Fallon|December 9, 2014|DAILY BEAST
“We must consolidate, but not for wars or conflicts, but for hard work in the name of Russia and for Russia,” he said.
Putin’s “Humanitarian” Convoy Nears Ukraine, APCs Cross in Secret|Anna Nemtsova|August 14, 2014|DAILY BEAST
He wants to consolidate services, closing police and fire stations if necessary.
Can America’s Favorite Ex-Con Mayor Win Again?|David Freedlander|June 22, 2014|DAILY BEAST
As U.S. soldiers left Iraq at the end of 2011, Maliki then began to consolidate his power.
U.S. Aircraft Could Strike Iraq Tomorrow|Eli Lake, Tim Mak|June 13, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The Crimea issue has helped the pro-Russian factions to organize and consolidate.
Ukraine Hunts for a Scapegoat|Anna Nemtsova|March 20, 2014|DAILY BEAST
They perform important offices, although they are not the materials to rear and consolidate the edifice of thought.
On the Nature of Thought|John Haslam
He has gained control of the company and is going to consolidate with the Springfield concern.
Randy of the River|Horatio Alger Jr.
Meanwhile, I checked almost hourly with Survey Section, hoping for good news to consolidate the improved morale situation.
Greylorn|John Keith Laumer
Remain on your world; consolidate; cultivate the fruits of your civilization as it is, but do not go forward.
Warlord of Kor|Terry Gene Carr
The policy pretty much all over Ireland was to clean out the population and consolidate a thousand small farms into one large one.
Nasby in Exile|David R. Locke

British Dictionary definitions for consolidate

consolidate

/ (kənˈsɒlɪˌdeɪt) /

verb

to form or cause to form into a solid mass or whole; unite or be united

to make or become stronger or more stable

military to strengthen or improve one's control over (a situation, force, newly captured area, etc)

Word Origin for consolidate

C16: from Latin consolidāre to make firm, from solidus strong, solid

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

单词	consolidate
释义	consolidate [ kuhn-sol-i-deyt ] / kənˈsɒl ɪˌdeɪt / SEE SYNONYMS FOR consolidate ON THESAURUS.COM verb (used with object), con·sol·i·dat·ed, con·sol·i·dat·ing. to bring together (separate parts) into a single or unified whole; unite; combine: They consolidated their three companies. to discard the unused or unwanted items of and organize the remaining: She consolidated her home library. to make solid or firm; solidify; strengthen: to consolidate gains. Military. to strengthen by rearranging the position of ground combat troops after a successful attack. verb (used without object), con·sol·i·dat·ed, con·sol·i·dat·ing. to unite or combine. to become solid or firm. adjective consolidated (def. 2). Origin of consolidate 1505–15; <Latin consolidātus (past participle of consolidāre), equivalent to con-con- + solid(us) solid + -ātus-ate¹ OTHER WORDS FROM consolidate con·sol·i·da·tor, nounpre·con·sol·i·date, verb, pre·con·sol·i·dat·ed, pre·con·sol·i·dat·ing.re·con·sol·i·date, verb, re·con·sol·i·dat·ed, re·con·sol·i·dat·ing.un·con·sol·i·dat·ing, adjective Words nearby consolidate consolatory, console, console game, console table, consolette, consolidate, consolidated, Consolidated Fund, consolidated school, consolidation, consolidation loan Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for consolidate Hong Kong just delivered a masterclass on how authoritarian regimes distort facts and erase history in a bid to consolidate state control. Hong Kong police are rewriting the history of an infamous thug attack on civilians\|Mary Hui\|August 27, 2020\|Quartz Chains like Target and Walmart are benefiting from consumers’ growing tendency to consolidate shopping trips to stores where they can buy everything and minimize time in stores. Target just had its best quarter ever thanks to pandemic bulk buying\|Phil Wahba\|August 19, 2020\|Fortune Then, in an executive reshuffling in 2017, Levien was promoted to chief operating officer, consolidating power on the business side and establishing herself as the clear internal candidate to be named as the next CEO. ‘Unstoppable innovator’: The meteoric rise of Meredith Kopit Levien, the next New York Times CEO\|Steven Perlberg\|August 19, 2020\|Digiday The planemaker announced last month that it was ending production of the 747 jumbo jet and studying whether to consolidate production of the 787 Dreamliner, which is manufactured in South Carolina and Washington state. Boeing is preparing additional layoffs with new buyouts\|Rachel King\|August 18, 2020\|Fortune The effect was larger among Republicans hoping to consolidate Republican power. What Happened In Portland Shows Just How Fragile Our Democracy Is\|Maggie Koerth (maggie.koerth-baker@fivethirtyeight.com)\|August 5, 2020\|FiveThirtyEight We eliminated him because we just needed to consolidate for film. Rob Marshall Defends ‘Into the Woods’\|Kevin Fallon\|December 9, 2014\|DAILY BEAST “We must consolidate, but not for wars or conflicts, but for hard work in the name of Russia and for Russia,” he said. Putin’s “Humanitarian” Convoy Nears Ukraine, APCs Cross in Secret\|Anna Nemtsova\|August 14, 2014\|DAILY BEAST He wants to consolidate services, closing police and fire stations if necessary. Can America’s Favorite Ex-Con Mayor Win Again?\|David Freedlander\|June 22, 2014\|DAILY BEAST As U.S. soldiers left Iraq at the end of 2011, Maliki then began to consolidate his power. U.S. Aircraft Could Strike Iraq Tomorrow\|Eli Lake, Tim Mak\|June 13, 2014\|DAILY BEAST The Crimea issue has helped the pro-Russian factions to organize and consolidate. Ukraine Hunts for a Scapegoat\|Anna Nemtsova\|March 20, 2014\|DAILY BEAST They perform important offices, although they are not the materials to rear and consolidate the edifice of thought. On the Nature of Thought\|John Haslam He has gained control of the company and is going to consolidate with the Springfield concern. Randy of the River\|Horatio Alger Jr. Meanwhile, I checked almost hourly with Survey Section, hoping for good news to consolidate the improved morale situation. Greylorn\|John Keith Laumer Remain on your world; consolidate; cultivate the fruits of your civilization as it is, but do not go forward. Warlord of Kor\|Terry Gene Carr The policy pretty much all over Ireland was to clean out the population and consolidate a thousand small farms into one large one. Nasby in Exile\|David R. Locke British Dictionary definitions for consolidate consolidate / (kənˈsɒlɪˌdeɪt) / verb to form or cause to form into a solid mass or whole; unite or be united to make or become stronger or more stable military to strengthen or improve one's control over (a situation, force, newly captured area, etc) Word Origin for consolidate C16: from Latin consolidāre to make firm, from solidus strong, solid Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to consolidate centralize, develop, secure, stabilize, strengthen, cement, reinforce, concentrate, fortify, solidify, build up, unify, amass, thicken, set, incorporate, federate, hitch, amalgamate, connect
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consolidate

verb (used with object), con·sol·i·dat·ed, con·sol·i·dat·ing.

verb (used without object), con·sol·i·dat·ed, con·sol·i·dat·ing.

adjective

Origin of consolidate

OTHER WORDS FROM consolidate

Words nearby consolidate

Example sentences from the Web for consolidate

British Dictionary definitions for consolidate

verb

Word Origin for consolidate

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