consolidate

• 指将分散的多个部分合并成一个统一的整体，也指巩固或加强地位、权力、系统等使其更加稳固。

A verb used to indicate the act of combining or uniting separate elements into a single, more effective or coherent whole, or to strengthen a position or system.

1. Combine into oneB2formal

   To bring together separate parts into a single, more effective or coherent whole.

   合并

   • The company plans to consolidate its two offices into one headquarters.
   • We need to consolidate our data into a single database.
   • The government aims to consolidate several small agencies into one department.

   同义词amalgamatecombinefuseintegratejoinmergeunifyunite

   反义词disbanddivideseparatesplit

2. Strengthen or secureB2formal

   To make something stronger, more stable, or more secure.

   巩固

   • The team consolidated their lead with a second goal.
   • He consolidated his position in the company by taking on more responsibilities.
   • The treaty helped consolidate peace between the two nations.

   同义词fortifyreinforcesecuresolidifystrengthen

   反义词destabilizejeopardizeshakeundermineweaken

3. Financial consolidationB2formalbusiness

   To combine debts, assets, or financial accounts into one.

   合并

   • She consolidated her student loans into a single monthly payment.
   • The bank offers services to consolidate multiple credit card debts.
   • They consolidated their investments into one portfolio.

   同义词amalgamatecombineintegratemergeunify