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10 Language-to-English DictionariesConsolidate
/kənˈsɒl.ɪ.deɪt/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
To combine several things, especially separate companies, groups, or ideas, into a single, more effective or coherent whole.
"The two competing companies decided to consolidate their operations to reduce overhead costs." - 2
To make something stronger, more secure, or more stable.
"The ruling party worked hard to consolidate its political power ahead of the upcoming national elections."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'consolidatus', the past participle of 'consolidare', formed from 'com-' (together) and 'solidus' (solid). It entered English in the late 15th century initially with legal and medical senses denoting making something physically firm or legally secure, later expanding to include the merging of elements into a single unified whole.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Consolidate" is said worldwide
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consolider
Transliteration: kɔ̃.sɔ.li.de
"Ils ont décidé de consolider leurs départements."
konsolidieren
Transliteration: kɔnzoliˈdiːʁən
"Das Unternehmen muss seine Finanzen konsolidieren."
consolidare
Transliteration: kon.so.liˈda.re
"Hanno cercato di consolidare la loro posizione sul mercato."
consolidar
Transliteration: kon.so.liˈdaɾ
"El gobierno busca consolidar las reformas económicas."
consolidar
Transliteration: kõ.so.liˈdaɾ
"Eles vão consolidar as contas bancárias."
मजबूत करना
Transliteration: majboot karna
"उन्होंने बाजार में अपनी स्थिति मजबूत करने का फैसला किया।"
巩固
Transliteration: gǒnggù
"我们需要巩固现有的市场份额。"
강화하다
Transliteration: ganghwahada
"우리는 지위를 강화할 필요가 있다."
統合する
Transliteration: tōgō suru
"会社は二つの部署を統合することにした。"
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