1 to make a position of power or success stronger so that it is more likely to continue:
[VN] With this new movie he has consolidated his position as the country's leading director. * Italy consolidated their lead with a second goal. [also V]
2 (technical) to join things together into one; to be joined into one:
[VN] All the debts have been consolidated. * consolidated accounts * [V] The two companies consolidated for greater efficiency.
consolidation noun [U]:
the consolidation of power / authority / democracy * the consolidation of Japan's banking industry
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