consolidating (C1)
verb (present participle)
Pronunciation: /kənˈsɒlɪdeɪtɪŋ/
Definition
The act of combining a number of things into a single, more effective or coherent whole, or making something stronger or more solid.
Examples
The company is consolidating its various departments into a single, larger office space.
By consolidating their debts, they hoped to reduce their monthly payments.
The new government spent its first year consolidating power and establishing its authority.
How to Use consolidating
- consolidate into (prepositional phrase)
- To combine multiple items into a single entity. — "The smaller companies decided to consolidate into one large corporation."
- consolidate with (prepositional phrase)
- To combine something with another existing thing. — "They plan to consolidate their marketing efforts with the sales team's strategy."
- consolidate gains (collocation)
- To strengthen or secure recent achievements or profits. — "After a successful quarter, the company is now looking to consolidate its gains."
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