consolidate
verb/kõsuliˈdaɾ/medium
con·so·li·dar
Definition
To make something stronger, more solid, or more stable; to combine into a single, more effective whole.
The company consolidated its operations to reduce costs.
He spent the weekend consolidating his notes for the exam.
Common collocations
consolidate peaceconsolidate knowledgeconsolidate a companyconsolidate debts
Etymology
Do latim 'consolidare', de 'con-' (intensivo) + 'solidare' ('tornar sólido').