Consolidate meaning

What does “consolidate” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“consolidate” is a verb with 5 meanings. Its most common meaning is: unite into one.

consolidate

verb

  1. unite into one

    “The companies consolidated”

  2. make firm or secure; strengthen

    “consolidate one's gains”

    “consolidate one's hold on first place”

  3. bring together into a single whole or system

    “The town and county schools are being consolidated”

  4. form into a solid mass or whole

    “The mud had consolidated overnight”

  5. make or form into a solid or hardened mass

    “consolidate fibers into boards”

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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