consolidate
verb
con·sol·i·date
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consolidated;
consolidating
Definition of consolidate
1
: to join together into one whole : unite
consolidate several small school districts
2
: to make firm or secure : strengthen
consolidate their hold on first place He consolidated his position as head of the political party.
3
: to form into a compact mass
The press consolidates the fibers into board.
: to become consolidated
specifically
: merge
The two companies consolidated.