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TOEFL IELTS BNC: 6138 COCA: 7157

consolidate

1 ENTRIES FOUND:
consolidate /kənˈsɑːləˌdeɪt/ verb
consolidates; consolidated; consolidating
consolidate
/kənˈsɑːləˌdeɪt/
verb
consolidates; consolidated; consolidating
Learner's definition of CONSOLIDATE
: to join or combine together into one thing结成一体;合并;联合
[no object]
[+ object]
[+ object] : to make (something, such as a position of power or control) stronger or more secure使巩固;使加强

— consolidation

/kənˌsɑːləˈdeɪʃən/ noun, plural consolidations [count, noncount]
TOEFL IELTS BNC: 6138 COCA: 7157

consolidate

verb

con·​sol·​i·​date kən-ˈsä-lə-ˌdāt How to pronounce consolidate (audio)
consolidated; consolidating

transitive verb

1
: to join together into one whole : unite
consolidate several small school districts
2
: to make firm or secure : strengthen
consolidate their hold on first place
He consolidated his position as head of the political party.
3
: to form into a compact mass
The press consolidates the fibers into board.

intransitive verb

: to become consolidated
specifically : merge
The two companies consolidated.
consolidator noun

Example Sentences

The two funds will consolidate into one. The administration hopes that such measures will consolidate its position. Rebel forces have consolidated their hold on the region.
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Word History

Etymology

Latin consolidatus, past participle of consolidare to make solid, from com- + solidus solid

First Known Use

circa 1512, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of consolidate was circa 1512
TOEFL IELTS BNC: 6138 COCA: 7157

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