consolidate — to combine several things into a single more effective or coherent whole
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to combine several things into a single more effective or coherent whole
Pronunciation (IPA): /kənˈsɑːləˌdeɪt/
Korean meaning: 통합하다, 합병하다
Korean pronunciation: 컨**솔**리데이트
Example Sentences
- My mom tried to consolidate all my scattered toys, but I immediately scattered them again.
- The CEO consolidated five meeting rooms into one giant conference room for better communication.
- He consolidated all his streaming subscriptions and still ended up watching the same three shows.
consolidate
VERB//kənˈsɑːləˌdeɪt//
to combine several things into a single more effective or coherent whole
Combining separate documents into one unified whole
Con ate solids - combining scattered parts into one strong whole!
Consolidate to communicate, then appreciate!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'consolidatus', the past participle of 'consolidare', which combines 'con-' (together) and 'solidare' (to make solid), derived from 'solidus' meaning solid or firm.
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📝Examples
“My mom tried to consolidate all my scattered toys, but I immediately scattered them again.”
“The CEO consolidated five meeting rooms into one giant conference room for better communication.”
“He consolidated all his streaming subscriptions and still ended up watching the same three shows.”
“The merger will consolidate two major banks into one financial powerhouse.”
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