consolidate /kənˈsɔlideit/ vt. 1. 巩固，加强：［考句］ His successful negotiations with the Americans helped him to consolidate his position in the government.他与美国人的成功谈判帮他巩固了他在政府中的地位。2.把…联为一体，合并：The two companies will consolidate themselves and form a large one. 这两家公司将合并成一家大公司。