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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').

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