consolidate
UK/kən'sɒlɪdeɪt/US/kәn'sɒlideit/
IELTSTOEFLGREC1
Definitions
v.
To combine separate things into a single whole; to make something stronger or more secure.
巩固，加强；合并，整合
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedcontogether, with
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idconnector
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ateto make, having
=consolidate
Common Collocations
- 1.consolidate position巩固地位
- 2.consolidate gains巩固所得
Example Sentences
- 1.
The company consolidated its position as the market leader.
- 2.
The company consolidated its operations to increase efficiency.