| word | consolidate |
|---|---|
| definition | verb If you consolidate something that you have, for example power or success, you strengthen it so that it becomes more effective or secure . The question is: will the junta consolidate its power by force? Many young singers started and consolidated their careers at Covent Garden. The Constitution was designed to prevent tyranny through the consolidation of power in the hands of one person. To consolidate a number of small groups or firms means to make them into one large organization . The state has 60 days to consolidate Louisiana's four higher-education boards. The company consolidated some operations last summer. This consolidation meant having to reduce the numerical strength of the Army. Further consolidations in the industry could follow. |
| inflections | consolidatesconsolidatingconsolidatedconsolidationconsolidationconsolidations |
| cefr-level | C1 |
Tags: oxford5k::cefr-level:c1
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