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consolidate
verb [I or T] /kənˈsɒl.ɪ.deɪt/
/-ˈsɑː.lɪ-/ Definition
› to become, or cause something to become, stronger, and more certain: The success of their major product consolidated the firm's position in the market. She hoped that marriage would consolidate their relationship. The party consolidated its hold on power during its term of office. The company has been expanding rapidly and I feel it's now time to consolidate (= stop growing and make our present position stronger).Becoming and making stronger › to combine several things, especially businesses, so that they become more effective, or to be combined in this way: The two firms consolidated to form a single company.Becoming and making strongerBecoming betterMaking things betterMaking progress and advancing consolidated
/-deɪ.tɪd/
/-deɪ.t̬ɪd/ adjective › consolidated trading/accountsBusiness and commerce - general words consolidation
/kənˌsɒl.ɪˈdeɪ.ʃən/
/-ˌsɑː.lɪ-/ noun [C or U] › The company is entering a period of consolidation (= becoming better and stronger at what it does). We have seen a similar consolidation (= joining together) of booksellers and distributors.Becoming and making stronger
/-deɪ.t̬ɪd/ adjective › consolidated trading/accountsBusiness and commerce - general words consolidation
/kənˌsɒl.ɪˈdeɪ.ʃən/
/-ˌsɑː.lɪ-/ noun [C or U] › The company is entering a period of consolidation (= becoming better and stronger at what it does). We have seen a similar consolidation (= joining together) of booksellers and distributors.Becoming and making stronger(Definition of consolidate verb from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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