Look up: consolidate

1. consolidate
   [v] - bring together into a single whole or system 2. [v] - unite into one 3. [v] - form into a solid mass or whole 4. [v] - make or form into a solid or hardened mass 5. [v] - make firm or secure
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2. Consolidate
   Con·sol'i·date adjective [ Latin consolidatus , present participle of consolidare to make firm; con- + solidare to make firm; solidus solid. See Solid , and confer Consound .] Formed into a solid mass...
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3. Consolidate
   Con·sol'i·date transitive verb [ imperfect & past participle Consolidated ; present participle & verbal noun Consolidating .] 1. To make solid; to unite or press together into a c...
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4. Consolidate
   Con·sol'i·date intransitive verb To grow firm and hard; to unite and become solid; as, moist clay consolidates by drying. « In hurts and ulcers of the head, dryness maketh them more apt to consolidate . Bacon. »
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5. consolidate
   verb unite into one; `The companies consolidated`
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6. Consolidate
   • (a.) Formed into a solid mass; made firm; consolidated. • (v. t.) To unite, as various particulars, into one mass or body; to bring together in close union; to combine; as, to consolidate the armies of the republic. • (v. t.) To make solid; to unite or press together into a compact ...
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7. consolidate
   consolidate 1. To unite into one system or whole; to combine: 'The president consolidated five separate agencies into a single department.' 2. To make strong or secure; to strengthen: 'The new CEO consolidated her power during her first year in the company.' 3. To make firm or coherent; to form in...
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8. Consolidate
   To ship freight to a central depot where several loads bound for the same destination are put together before being shipped to that destination.
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9. Consolidate
   Compaction usually accomplished by vibration of newly placed concrete to minimum practical volume, to mold it within form shapes or around embedded parts and reinforcement, and to reduce void content to a practical minimum.
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