1. a person or company that combines separate things into a single, unified whole
Usage: commonly used in business and finance contexts
2. in shipping and logistics, a company that collects shipments from multiple shippers and combines them into larger loads for more efficient transport
Usage: industry-specific term

Examples

• The consolidator merged the three smaller firms into one larger corporation.
• A freight consolidator helped reduce shipping costs by combining our orders with other businesses.
• The financial consolidator worked to streamline operations across all departments.
• As a consolidator in the industry, the company specialized in bringing together competing services.
• The consolidator negotiated better rates by pooling shipments from multiple clients.
• After the consolidator completed the merger, the new company operated more efficiently.