consolidate
[ kuh n-sol-i-deyt ]
/ kənˈsɒl ɪˌdeɪt /
verb (used with object), con·sol·i·dat·ed, con·sol·i·dat·ing.
verb (used without object), con·sol·i·dat·ed, con·sol·i·dat·ing.
to unite or combine.
to become solid or firm.
adjective
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Origin of consolidate
Related formscon·sol·i·da·tor, nounpre·con·sol·i·date, verb, pre·con·sol·i·dat·ed, pre·con·sol·i·dat·ing.re·con·sol·i·date, verb, re·con·sol·i·dat·ed, re·con·sol·i·dat·ing.un·con·sol·i·dat·ing, adjective
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British Dictionary definitions for consolidator (1 of 2)
consolidator
/ (kənˈsɒlɪˌdeɪtə) /
noun
a person or thing that consolidates
a company that offers flight tickets for a variety of different airlines, usually at a reduced price
British Dictionary definitions for consolidator (2 of 2)
consolidate
/ (kənˈsɒlɪˌdeɪt) /
verb
to form or cause to form into a solid mass or whole; unite or be united
to make or become stronger or more stable
military to strengthen or improve one's control over (a situation, force, newly captured area, etc)
Word Origin for consolidate
C16: from Latin consolidāre to make firm, from solidus strong, solid
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Word Origin and History for consolidator
consolidate
1510s, "to compact into one body," from Latin consolidatus, past participle of consolidare "to make solid," from com- "together" (see com-) + solidare "to make solid" (see solid). Meaning "to make firm or strong" is from mid-16c. Related: Consolidatedconsolidating.
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