Word
consolidate
Phoneticscon·sol·i·date, stress on the second syllable
/kənˈsɑɫɪˌdeɪt/
Definitions
01to combine into one
B2 · Upper Intermediate
v. to join two or more things together to make one single, stronger unit.
v. to combine multiple items, departments, or entities into a single, more efficient whole.
日本語:統合する※
Español:consolidar
“The company decided to consolidate its three offices into one large building downtown.”
“The administration plans to consolidate several smaller departments to reduce overhead costs and streamline the decision-making process.”
02to make stronger
B2 · Upper Intermediate
v. to make your power, position, or success more solid and likely to continue.
v. to strengthen or solidify a position, power, or success to ensure it remains stable.
日本語:固める※
Español:consolidar
“The team's latest win helped them consolidate their lead in the league.”
“After the merger, the new CEO moved quickly to consolidate her power by appointing loyal allies to the board of directors.”
Synonyms
03finance
C1 · Advanced Cooking Technical
v. to combine several different debts into one single loan, often with a lower interest rate.
v. to combine multiple financial debts into a single loan, typically to achieve a more manageable repayment structure.
日本語:まとめる※
“He took out a new loan to consolidate his credit card debts into one monthly payment.”
“Financial advisors often suggest that graduates consolidate their student loans to benefit from a fixed interest rate and simplified billing.”
Synonyms
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “consolidate” in context.
Verb
01. consolidate a position
“The team managed to consolidate their position at the top of the league with a decisive victory.”
verb + noun
02. consolidate debts into a loan
“They decided to consolidate their high-interest debts into a single low-interest personal loan.”
verb + noun + prep + noun
03. consolidate gains
“Investors are looking to consolidate their gains after a week of rapid market growth.”
verb + noun
04. consolidate one's power
“The new CEO moved quickly to consolidate his power by appointing loyal allies to the board.”
verb + possessive + noun
Noun
05. effort to consolidate
“The government's effort to consolidate local councils met with significant public resistance.”
noun + infinitive
Adverb
06. further consolidate
“The merger will further consolidate the company's dominance in the telecommunications sector.”
adv + verb
07. successfully consolidate
“The department successfully consolidated three separate databases into one streamlined system.”
adv + verb
Usage
The verb is transitive and takes a direct object.
Pitfall
consolidate together the files
consolidate the files
Consolidate already implies bringing things together; adding the word 'together' is redundant.
Real-World Examples
“Goïta named himself defence minister shortly after, in an apparent attempt to consolidate his already considerable power.” “When we are asleep, our brain consolidates the memories of the day, processes emotions, and solves problems that defied it in the waking hours.” Etymology
Borrowed from Latin consolidātus, from the verb consolidō, from solidus (“solid”). By surface analysis, con- + solid + -ate.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
VERB
NOUN
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- C1 · AdvancedOxford
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