consolidate
Meaning: To combine or unite separate elements into a single, stronger whole; to strengthen or reinforce a position or advantage.
Consolidate has two related senses: bringing separate things together (consolidating debts, consolidating departments) and strengthening what one already has (consolidating power, consolidating gains). In business, it often describes mergers or restructuring. In education, it means reinforcing learning. Common collocations include 'consolidate power,' 'consolidate gains,' 'consolidate debt,' and 'consolidate learning.'
Examples
- The company decided to consolidate its three regional offices into a single headquarters in Manchester. 公司决定将三个区域办公室合并为一个设在曼彻斯特的总部。La empresa decidió consolidar sus tres oficinas regionales en una única sede central en Mánchester.会社は3つの地域オフィスをマンチェスターの単一の本部に統合することを決定しました。회사는 세 곳의 지역 사무소를 맨체스터의 단일 본사로 통합하기로 결정했습니다.
- After winning the election, the new leader moved quickly to consolidate her power within the party. 赢得选举后,新领导人迅速采取行动巩固她在党内的权力。Tras ganar las elecciones, la nueva líder actuó con rapidez para consolidar su poder dentro del partido.選挙に勝利した後、新しいリーダーは党内での権力を固めるため、迅速に動きました。선거에서 승리한 후 새 지도자는 당내 권력을 공고히 하기 위해 신속히 움직였습니다.
- Students were given revision exercises to consolidate what they had learnt during the term. 学生们被安排了复习练习,以巩固他们在学期中所学到的知识。Los alumnos recibieron ejercicios de repaso para consolidar lo aprendido durante el trimestre.学生たちは学期中に学んだ内容を定着させるための復習問題を出されました。학생들은 학기 동안 배운 내용을 정착시키기 위한 복습 문제를 받았습니다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: academic, professional, media
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
From Latin consolidare (to make firm), from con- (together) and solidare (to make solid), from solidus (firm, whole). It entered English in the early 16th century.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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