/kənˈsɑːlɪdeɪt/
con·soli·date
BrE /kənˈsɒlɪdeɪt/
NAmE /kənˈsɑːlɪdeɪt/
[T, I]
~ (sth)
to make a position of power or success stronger so that it is more likely to continue
With this new movie he has consolidated his position as the country’s leading director.
Italy consolidated their lead with a second goal.
[T, I]
~ (sth)
(specialist)
to join things together into one; to be joined into one
All the debts have been consolidated.
consolidated accounts
The two companies consolidated for greater efficiency.
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con·soli·da·tion
BrE /kənˌsɒlɪˈdeɪʃn/
NAmE /kənˌsɑːlɪˈdeɪʃn/
[U]
the consolidation of power
the consolidation of Japan’s banking industry