consolidate
gb/kənsˈɑlɪdˌeɪt/ us/kənsˈɑlɪdˌeɪt/
B2
English
~ 6200
összevon, egy helyre gyűjt, megszilárdít, megerősít, konszolidál, tömörít, tömörödik
VERB
B2
FORMAL
1
összevon
B2
Usage pattern:
to consolidate [things] into [one thing]
The company plans to consolidate all its customer data into a single database.
A vállalat azt tervezi, hogy az összes ügyféladatát egyetlen adatbázisba vonja össze.
We should consolidate our notes from the meeting into one document.
A megbeszélésről készült jegyzeteinket egy dokumentumba kellene összegyűjtenünk.
Several small shipments were consolidated into one large container to save costs.
The school decided to consolidate the two classes into one larger group.
They consolidated their bank accounts to make their finances easier to track.
Learner examples
I want to consolidate all my photos in one folder.
Az összes fényképemet egy mappába szeretném összegyűjteni.
The teacher asked us to consolidate our ideas in a short list.
A tanár arra kért minket, hogy gyűjtsük össze az ötleteinket egy rövid listába.
He consolidated his three email accounts into one.
We will consolidate these two boxes into one box.
She consolidated her notes so that she could study more easily.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse "consolidate" with "condense" or "compress". "Consolidate" is about bringing separate things together into one, while "condense" is about making something shorter or more dense without necessarily combining separate parts. Another mistake is using "consolidate" for people meeting (e.g., *"I will consolidate with my friends"*), where verbs like "meet" or "get together" are correct.
Meaning
combine things into one whole
Collocations
consolidate data
|consolidate information
|consolidate files
|consolidate shipments
|consolidate accounts
|consolidate debt
Synonyms
combine (More general and common; can be used in both casual and formal contexts.)
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merge (Often used when two or a few things come together, especially companies or digital files.)
Antonyms
separate (Focuses on keeping or making things apart instead of bringing them together.)
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split (Emphasizes dividing one thing into parts, the opposite of making one whole.)
Themes
business
|organization
|education
|core_vocabulary
|work
Definition
To put many things together so they become one thing that is easier to manage.
To bring separate parts, groups, or items together so they form a single, more organized or efficient whole.
VERB
C1
FORMAL
2
megszilárdít
B2
megerősít
B1
Usage pattern:
to consolidate [power/success/position]
The new president moved quickly to consolidate his power within the party.
Az új elnök gyorsan lépett, hogy megszilárdítsa hatalmát a párton belül.
After several successful quarters, the company focused on consolidating its market position.
Több sikeres negyedév után a vállalat a piaci pozíciójának megszilárdítására összpontosított.
The team scored again in the second half to consolidate their lead.
These reforms are intended to consolidate recent economic gains.
The peace agreement helped consolidate democracy in the region.
Learner examples
She won the election and then tried to consolidate her power.
Megnyerte a választást, majd megpróbálta megszilárdítani a hatalmát.
The team needs one more win to consolidate its place at the top.
A csapatnak még egy győzelemre van szüksége, hogy megszilárdítsa a helyét az élen.
The company wants to consolidate its strong position in the market.
He worked hard to consolidate his success after the big project.
The new rules will consolidate their control over the process.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes use "consolidate" where "celebrate" or "enjoy" is meant (e.g., *"We will consolidate our victory"* when they mean "celebrate"). "Consolidate a victory" means to make it more certain or complete, not to enjoy it. Another mistake is using it for physical strength (e.g., *"I consolidate my muscles"*), where verbs like "strengthen" or "build" are natural.
Meaning
make power or success more secure
Collocations
consolidate power
|consolidate control
|consolidate gains
|consolidate a lead
|consolidate a position
|consolidate democracy
Synonyms
strengthen (A broad word for making something stronger; less specific to power or positions.)
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secure (Emphasizes making something safe and protected from loss or attack.)
Antonyms
weaken (Direct opposite; makes a position or advantage less strong.)
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undermine (Suggests slowly damaging or reducing someone’s power or position.)
Themes
politics
|business
|society
|work
Definition
To make your power, success, or situation stronger and safer so you are less likely to lose it.
To make a position, level of power, achievement, or situation stronger, more stable, and less likely to be lost or changed.
VERB
C1
TECHNICAL
3
konszolidál
C1
összevon
B2
Usage pattern:
to consolidate [accounts/loans/companies]
The parent company is required to consolidate the financial statements of all its subsidiaries.
Az anyavállalat köteles konszolidálni valamennyi leányvállalatának pénzügyi kimutatásait.
Many homeowners consolidate their high-interest debts into a single loan with a lower rate.
Sok lakástulajdonos egyetlen, alacsonyabb kamatozású hitelbe vonja össze a magas kamatozású tartozásait.
The board approved a plan to consolidate three regional branches into one central office.
Our bank offered to consolidate my student loans into one monthly payment.
The report explains how to consolidate multiple pension accounts after changing jobs.
Learner examples
She decided to consolidate her credit card debt into one loan.
Úgy döntött, hogy a hitelkártya-tartozását egyetlen hitelbe vonja össze.
The big company will consolidate its two small companies into one.
A nagyvállalat egyetlen céggé vonja össze a két kisebb vállalatát.
The bank helped him consolidate his three loans into one payment.
The accountant will consolidate all the accounts in one report.
The firm plans to consolidate its offices in one building.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse this financial sense with the general "combine" sense and not realize it has a specific technical use in accounting and banking. Another mistake is using "consolidate" for any kind of payment change (e.g., *"I consolidated my rent"*), when it should only be used for combining multiple financial accounts, loans, or entities.
Meaning
combine financial accounts or entities
Collocations
consolidate financial statements
|consolidate accounts
|consolidate debt
|consolidate loans
|consolidate subsidiaries
Synonyms
amalgamate (A very formal or technical word, often used for combining companies or organizations.)
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centralize (Focuses on bringing control or management into one place, not always fully merging records.)
Antonyms
divest (Focuses on selling off or separating parts of a business instead of combining them.)
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segregate (Emphasizes keeping accounts or entities separate rather than uniting them.)
Themes
business
|finance
Definition
To put many money accounts, reports, or companies together and treat them as one.
In business and finance, to combine multiple accounts, statements, or legal entities into a single set of financial records or a single organization.
VERB
C2
TECHNICAL
4
Usage pattern:
to consolidate [soil/material/ground]
Engineers must consolidate the soil before laying the foundation.
A mérnököknek tömöríteniük kell a talajt az alapozás előtt.
The concrete will gradually consolidate as it cures.
A beton a kötés során fokozatosan tömörödik.
Over time, the sediment layers consolidate into solid rock.
Heavy machinery was used to consolidate the ground under the new road.
Learner examples
Workers use machines to consolidate the soil before building a house.
A munkások gépekkel tömörítik a talajt a házépítés előtt.
The wet sand will consolidate when it dries.
A nedves homok száradáskor tömörödik.
The ground must consolidate so the road will be safe.
The concrete needs time to consolidate and become strong.
Common mistake:
This technical sense is rarely needed in everyday conversation. Learners may misunderstand it as the general "combine" meaning if they see it in scientific texts. In engineering contexts, "consolidate" usually describes material becoming or being made denser, not joining different pieces together.
Meaning
make material more compact or solid
Collocations
consolidate soil
|consolidate the ground
|consolidate concrete
|consolidate rock layers
Synonyms
compact (Common technical verb meaning to press something so it becomes denser.)
Antonyms
loosen (Means to make a material less tight or dense, the opposite of compacting it.)
Themes
science
|engineering
Definition
To press or settle a material so it becomes more solid and dense.
In science and engineering, to make a material, such as soil, concrete, or sediment, more compact and dense, often by applying pressure or through natural settling over time.
Grammar
Dictionary form
consolidate
IPA
GB/kənsˈɑlɪdˌeɪt/
US/kənsˈɑlɪdˌeɪt/
Syllables & stress
con - sol - id - ate (4 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (sol)
Word forms
Verb
- Base: consolidate
- 3rd Person Singular: consolidates
- Present Participle: consolidating
- Past: consolidated
Word family
Forms
consolidates
verb
consolidating
verb
consolidated
verb
Core family
consolidation
noun B2
Negative and opposite forms
unconsolidated
adjective
Advanced or less common
consolidator
noun
Expressions
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