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consolidates
Present Participle
consolidating
Past Tense
consolidated
Past Participle
consolidated
1
to combine two or more things in order to make them easier to handle or increase their efficiency
transitive
- The company decided to consolidate its various departments to streamline operations and improve communication.
- The student decided to consolidate notes from different sources into a single study guide for the exam.
- The manager suggested consolidating multiple spreadsheets into a comprehensive report for better analysis.
- The software developer worked to consolidate different features into a user-friendly interface.
- The government decided to consolidate multiple agencies into a unified department for improved coordination.
2
to strengthen a position of power or success so that it lasts longer
transitive
- The company worked to consolidate its market dominance by expanding into new territories.
- The coach focused on consolidating the team's winning streak by refining their strategies.
- The successful negotiation helped consolidate the company's standing in the industry.
- Acquiring a key competitor allowed the business to consolidate its influence in the market.
- After a successful product launch, the team aimed to consolidate their market share with strategic marketing efforts.
3
to merge several financial accounts, debts, funds, into one
transitive
- After reviewing their finances, the couple decided to consolidate their multiple credit card debts into a single, lower-interest loan.
- The small business owner chose to consolidate their business loans and lines of credit into a single loan.
- The investor decided to consolidate their various investment accounts into a single brokerage account.
- The homeowner refinanced their mortgage to consolidate their high-interest debts.
- The nonprofit organization consolidated its fundraising efforts by merging several fundraising accounts.
4
to bring together separate elements or components to create a unified and solid structure
transitive
- The mason used mortar to consolidate the bricks into a sturdy wall.
- The sculptor consolidated clay into a solid block before shaping it into a sculpture.
- The geologist observed how pressure and heat consolidated layers of sediment into solid rock.
- The manufacturer consolidated metal powders into a solid form through a process of compression.
- After mixing, the concrete was poured into molds and consolidated by vibrating to remove air pockets
5
to come together to create a unified and solid structure
- Minerals consolidate over time to form compact layers of sedimentary rock.
- Over time, the snowpack consolidated into a dense mass under the weight of successive snowfalls.
- As the concrete cured, it began to consolidate, forming a solid and durable surface.
- After the earthquake, the loose soil consolidated, reducing the risk of further landslides.
- As the floodwaters receded, the sediment deposited by the river gradually consolidated.