con·sol·i·date 
/kənˈsɑ:ləˌdeɪt/ verb
con·sol·i·dates; con·sol·i·dat·ed; con·sol·i·dat·ing /kənˈsɑ:ləˌdeɪt/ verb 1 : to join or combine together into one thing [no obj] ▪ The two funds will consolidate into one. ▪ The two companies consolidated. [=merged] [+ obj] ▪ I consolidated my loans. 2 [+ obj] : to make (something, such as a position of power or control) stronger or more secure
▪ The team consolidated [=strengthened] their lead with another touchdown during the fourth quarter. ▪ The administration hopes that such measures will consolidate its position. ▪ Rebel forces have consolidated their hold on the region.
▪ The team consolidated [=strengthened] their lead with another touchdown during the fourth quarter. ▪ The administration hopes that such measures will consolidate its position. ▪ Rebel forces have consolidated their hold on the region.
— con·sol·i·da·tion /kənˌsɑ:ləˈdeɪʃən/ noun, plural con·sol·i·da·tions [count, noncount]
▪ the consolidation of power
/kənˌsɑ:ləˈdeɪʃən/ noun, plural con·sol·i·da·tions [count, noncount] ▪ the consolidation of power
