consolidate

zusammenlegen, konsolidieren

Mehrere Dinge zu einer einzigen Gruppe oder einem Ganzen zusammenbringen.

In einfachem Englisch: To bring several things together into one group or whole.

• We consolidated our files into one folder.
• The company plans to consolidate its smaller offices.
• Can I consolidate these loans into a single payment?

So benutzt man es: consolidate something into something (They consolidated three departments into one.)

Synonyme: combine, merge, unite

Gegenteile: separate

Häufige Wendungen: consolidate debts, consolidate into something

festigen, stärken

Etwas stärker, fester oder sicherer machen.

In einfachem Englisch: To make something stronger, firmer, or more secure.

• The president wants to consolidate power.
• The team consolidated its position at the top.
• Extra pressure helps consolidate the soil.

Synonyme: strengthen, reinforce

Gegenteile: weaken

Häufige Wendungen: consolidate power, consolidate gains, consolidate a position