consolidate

/kənsˈɒlɪdˌeɪt/

/kənˈsɑɫɪˌdeɪt/

[verb]

to consolidate

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

to combine two or more things in order to make them easier to handle or increase their efficiency

1.1

(of two or more things) to be combined in order to become more manageable or efficient

to merge several financial accounts, debts, funds, into one

to strengthen a position of power or success so that it lasts longer

make or form into a solid or hardened mass

form into a solid mass or whole

Examples

1. This arrangement consolidated the east-west shipping route as the most important artery of world trade and one of the best indicators of the health of the world economy.

2. And the evolution of banking in the nineteenth century further consolidates power.

3. Throughout the day, Israeli forces consolidated their control of the West Bank.

4. The goods and services tax or GST consolidated several state and federal taxes into just one.