consolidate
Say it: kun-SOL-ih-dayt /kənˈsɑlɪdeɪt/ · verb
What “consolidate” means
Bring several things together into one.
More precisely: To combine several things into one, or to strengthen a position.
When to use it
At work, when combining separate tools, teams, accounts or services into a single arrangement that is easier to manage.
Memory trick
Picture loose pieces joining together to make one solid block.
It can also mean
It can also mean to strengthen something, such as your position or gains.
Similar words
combine, merge, strengthen
Where it comes from
From Latin solidus, "solid."
Quick check
Your company moves five separate customer databases into one shared system. What does it do with them?
duplicate or consolidate?
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consolidate
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