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consolidated

v.
C1 Advanced US //kənˈsɑɫəˌdeɪtəd// UK //kənsˈɒlɪdˌeɪtɪd// con·sol·i·dat·ed

v. to combine several things into one single, stronger group. In business, it often means bringing different accounts or companies together to make them easier to manage.

v. to combine a number of financial accounts, funds, or businesses into a single unified whole. Transitive; frequently used in corporate and accounting contexts to describe the merging of assets or liabilities.


SIMPLE

The company consolidated its debts into one monthly payment.

CONTEXTUAL

After the merger, the firm consolidated its various regional offices into a single headquarters to reduce overhead costs.

COMPLEX

By acquiring its smaller competitors, the corporation successfully consolidated its market share and established a dominant position within the domestic telecommunications industry.

Synonyms
Usage

The verb is transitive and requires a direct object representing the items being joined.

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