English Dictionary
Definition of “consolidate”
consolidate (kənˈsɒlɪˌdeɪt
)
Definitions
verb
- to form or cause to form into a solid mass or whole; unite or be united
- to make or become stronger or more stable
- military to strengthen or improve one's control over (a situation, force, newly captured area, etc)
Word Origin
C16: from Latin consolidāre to make firm, from solidus strong, solid
Usage examples
But they were not risking their lives in order to consolidate Western capitalism.
Hilton, John Buxton, Moondrop to Murder (1986)Naidu had brought her back after toppling the NTR government and used her to consolidate his position in Delhi.
India Today (1997)It would be naïve not to expect people's opinions to shift and consolidate during the final days of the campaign.
Irish Times (2002)The UUP has found itself struggling, election after election, even to consolidate its overall support.
Belfast Telegraph (2003)
