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consolidate

Verb

IPA /kənˈsɒlɪdeɪt/

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Meaning in plain English

To bring separate things together into one organised whole, making them easier to manage or work with as a group.

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consolidate/kənˈsɒlɪdeɪt/

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I want to consolidate my family photos into one organised collection.
We will consolidate the team's notes into a single project document.

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consolidate — To bring separate things together into one organised whole, making them easier to manage or work with as a group.

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To bring separate things together into one organised whole, making them easier to manage or work with as a group.

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Word origin

From Latin consolidare, meaning to make firm, from solidus, meaning strong or solid.

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Consolidation is the noun for the process of bringing separate parts together.

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