C1verbformalbusinessmoney
US/kənˈsɑː.lə.deɪt/
UK/kənˈsɒl.ɪ.deɪt/
to combine several things into one, or to make something stronger and more secure
In context
The bank offered to consolidate all my small debts into one loan.
The two schools will consolidate next year to save money.
The party hopes to consolidate its power after the election.
Words that go with consolidate
verb + noun
- consolidate powerThe new leader moved quickly to consolidate power.
- consolidate debtMany people take out one big loan to consolidate debt from several credit cards.
- consolidate gainsThe team wants to consolidate its gains this season.
- consolidate operationsThe company plans to consolidate its operations in one city.
- consolidate a positionThe firm worked to consolidate its position in Asia.
verb + preposition
- consolidate intoWe will consolidate the files into a single folder.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
The two companies consolidated together.Correct: The two companies consolidated.