1. to combine separate things into a single, more effective or coherent whole
2. to make something stronger or more secure
3. to combine debts or loans into a single payment
Usage: financial

Examples

• The company consolidates its three divisions into one department.
• She consolidates her student loans to reduce monthly payments.
• The new manager consolidates power by gaining support from key employees.
• The software consolidates data from multiple sources into one report.
• The treaty consolidates peace between the two nations.
• He consolidates his learning by reviewing notes regularly.