English Dictionary

consolidate

/kənˈsɒlɪdeɪt/

verb

(transitive, intransitive) To combine into a single unit; to group together or join. / To make stronger or more solid. / (finance) With respect to debt, to pay off several debts with a single loan.

She needs to consolidate her debts into one payment.

意味（1）

(transitive, intransitive) To combine into a single unit; to group together or join.

He consolidated his luggage into a single large bag.

意味（2）

To make stronger or more solid.

These infamous little green men appeared during the decisive seizures or buildings and facilities, only to disappear when associated militias and local troops arrived to consolidate the gains. In this way they provided a measure of deniability—however superficial or implausible—for Moscow.⁴⁰

意味（3）

(finance) With respect to debt, to pay off several debts with a single loan.