transcription, транскрипция: [ kən-ˈsä-lə-ˌdāt ]
verb
( -dat·ed ; -dat·ing )
Etymology: Latin consolidatus, past participle of consolidare to make solid, from com- + solidus solid
Date: circa 1512
transitive verb
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
3. : to form into a compact mass
intransitive verb
: to become consolidated ; specifically : merge
the two companies consolidated
• con·sol·i·da·tor -ˌdā-tər noun