consolidate

verb

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

consolidated; consolidating

transitive verb

: to join together into one whole : unite

consolidate several small school districts

: to make firm or secure : strengthen

consolidate their hold on first place

He consolidated his position as head of the political party.

: 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

kən-ˈsä-lə-ˌdā-tər How to pronounce consolidate (audio)

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.

Recent Examples on the Web Ukrainian soldiers have been pressing forward to consolidate and build on their gains.

Phil Mccausland, NBC News, 16 Sep. 2022 Amid a tense geopolitical atmosphere, experts say that Beijing may be trying consolidate support to counter the West.

Amy Gunia, Time, 14 Sep. 2022 In the meantime, Begich, the Republican who filed to challenge Young months ago, has been trying to consolidate GOP support.

Nathaniel Herz, Anchorage Daily News, 26 Mar. 2022 His departure from the race could allow others to consolidate support as former state treasurer Josh Mandel has been an early frontrunner.

Andrew J. Tobias, cleveland, 3 Feb. 2022 The movement needed him, Amerine explained, to consolidate support among the influential southern tribes.

Michael Ames, The New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2021 But Cooper, a Democrat, has been known to consolidate his support before override attempts by Republican legislative leaders.

From Usa Today Network And Wire Reports, USA TODAY, 25 Aug. 2021 The Republican candidates who want to replace Newsom have been working to consolidate support among the party’s most active members.

Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2021 But in none of those four states — New Hampshire, Nevada, Arizona and Georgia — has a dominant Republican candidate emerged to consolidate support from the party’s divergent wings.

BostonGlobe.com, 18 July 2021 See More

Legal Definition

consolidate

transitive verb

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

consolidated; consolidating

: to join together into one whole: as

: to combine (two or more lawsuits or matters that involve a common question of law or fact) into one compare class action

Note: Consolidation of matters in the federal courts is governed by Rule 42 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. Consolidated cases may become one single action with a single judgment, or may retain their individual identities although tried together. The court may also try one representative case and render a judgment binding on the other cases.

: to combine (two or more corporations) to form one new corporation compare merger

单词	consolidate
释义	consolidate verb con·sol·i·date kən-ˈsä-lə-ˌdāt 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 kən-ˈsä-lə-ˌdā-tər noun Synonyms center centralize compact concenter concentrate polarize unify unite See all Synonyms & Antonyms 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. Recent Examples on the Web Ukrainian soldiers have been pressing forward to consolidate and build on their gains. Phil Mccausland, NBC News, 16 Sep. 2022 Amid a tense geopolitical atmosphere, experts say that Beijing may be trying consolidate support to counter the West. Amy Gunia, Time, 14 Sep. 2022 In the meantime, Begich, the Republican who filed to challenge Young months ago, has been trying to consolidate GOP support. Nathaniel Herz, Anchorage Daily News, 26 Mar. 2022 His departure from the race could allow others to consolidate support as former state treasurer Josh Mandel has been an early frontrunner. Andrew J. Tobias, cleveland, 3 Feb. 2022 The movement needed him, Amerine explained, to consolidate support among the influential southern tribes. Michael Ames, The New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2021 But Cooper, a Democrat, has been known to consolidate his support before override attempts by Republican legislative leaders. From Usa Today Network And Wire Reports, USA TODAY, 25 Aug. 2021 The Republican candidates who want to replace Newsom have been working to consolidate support among the party’s most active members. Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2021 But in none of those four states — New Hampshire, Nevada, Arizona and Georgia — has a dominant Republican candidate emerged to consolidate support from the party’s divergent wings. BostonGlobe.com, 18 July 2021 See More 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 Kids Definition consolidate verb con·sol·i·date kən-ˈsä-lə-ˌdāt consolidated; consolidating 1 : to join together into one whole : unite The towns consolidated their high schools. 2 : strengthen The leader consolidated his power. Legal Definition consolidate transitive verb con·sol·i·date kən-ˈsä-lə-ˌdāt consolidated; consolidating : to join together into one whole: as a : to combine (two or more lawsuits or matters that involve a common question of law or fact) into one compare class action Note: Consolidation of matters in the federal courts is governed by Rule 42 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. Consolidated cases may become one single action with a single judgment, or may retain their individual identities although tried together. The court may also try one representative case and render a judgment binding on the other cases. b : to combine (two or more corporations) to form one new corporation compare merger consolidate verb 1 as in to integrate to bring (something) to a central point or under a single control plans to consolidate several branches into one regional office Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance integrate unite concentrate merge centralize combine unify center incorporate compact reduce polarize coordinate concenter harmonize coalesce blend orchestrate reunite join assemble collect link fuse gather conjoin reunify colligate Antonyms & Near Antonyms decentralize spread (out) segregate separate deconcentrate 2 as in to intensify to make markedly greater in measure or degree another win would consolidate their hold on first place in their division Synonyms & Similar Words intensify enhance deepen strengthen heighten reinforce amplify expand broaden boost accentuate redouble sharpen augment extend magnify step up emphasize accelerate maximize lengthen enforce supplement hasten enlarge quicken beef (up) enliven reenforce stress amp (up) restrengthen exacerbate aggravate point (up) jazz (up) Antonyms & Near Antonyms reduce moderate decrease diminish weaken tone (down) subdue abate lessen recede alleviate let up (on) subside lighten wane ease taper (off) dwindle See More
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consolidate

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