consolidate

S2 W2

BrE /ˈkɒnsəlɪdeɪt/ AmE /kɑːnˈsɑːləˌdeɪt/

verb en → es

past consolidated pp consolidated ing consolidating

1 STRENGTHEN [transitive] B1

to make something stronger or more secure by adding to it, improving it, etc.

reforzar, consolidar, mejorar

  • consolidate one's position/standing
  • consolidate gains

Collocations consolidate power · consolidate an advantage

  • The company is trying to consolidate its market share.

    La empresa está tratando de consolidar su participación en el mercado.

2 COMBINE [transitive] B1

to join or combine several things into a single unit or system

unir, combinar, integrar

  • consolidate debts
  • consolidate resources

Collocations consolidate a company · consolidate an organization

  • They are planning to consolidate their operations.

    Están planeando consolidar sus operaciones.

3 REMEMBER [transitive] B2

to make something easier to remember by studying it carefully or using special methods

reafirmar, reforzar (la memoria)

  • consolidate one's knowledge of a subject

Collocations consolidate learning · consolidate understanding

  • Regular practice helps to consolidate your language skills.

    La práctica regular ayuda a consolidar tus habilidades lingüísticas.

4 FINANCE [transitive] C1

to combine several debts or loans into one loan with lower interest rates, etc.

consolidar (deudas)

  • consolidate a debt

Collocations consolidate student loans

  • He decided to consolidate his credit card debts.

    Decidió consolidar sus deudas con tarjetas de crédito.