consolidation
gb/kənsˌɑlɪdˈeɪʃən/ us/kənsˌɑlɪdˈeɪʃən/
B2
English
~ 3800
összevonás, egyesítés, megszilárdítás, konszolidáció, megerősítés, tömörödés
NOUN
B2
1
összevonás
B2
egyesítés
B2
Usage pattern:
the consolidation of [something]
The consolidation of the two companies created the largest retailer in the region.
A két vállalat összevonásával jött létre a régió legnagyobb kiskereskedelmi cége.
We are working on the consolidation of our various online services into one platform.
Azon dolgozunk, hogy különböző online szolgáltatásainkat egyetlen közös platformon vonjuk össze.
The government encouraged the consolidation of smaller farms to improve efficiency.
Consolidation of data from multiple sources is essential for accurate analysis.
The project aims at the consolidation of community resources.
Learner examples
The consolidation of the schools made one big school.
Az iskolák összevonásából egy nagy iskola lett.
We saw the consolidation of two shops into one.
Láttuk, ahogy a két boltot eggyé vonták össze.
The consolidation of files made them easy to find.
Consolidation of the teams helped the work go faster.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'consolidation' with 'condensation', but 'condensation' refers to a physical change in state, not combining entities.
Meaning
combining into a single whole
Collocations
business consolidation
|market consolidation
|industry consolidation
|consolidation process
|consolidation phase
Synonyms
merger (Often used for companies joining together; more specific to business.)
|
integration (Focuses on combining parts into a functioning system.)
Antonyms
fragmentation (Refers to breaking something into smaller parts, the opposite of combining.)
Themes
business
|organization
|structure
|core_vocabulary
Definition
When different things are brought together to make one stronger thing.
The process of uniting separate parts into a single, stronger or more coherent whole.
NOUN
B2
2
Usage pattern:
the consolidation of [something]
The leader focused on the consolidation of political power after the election.
A vezető a választás után a politikai hatalom megszilárdítására összpontosított.
Financial consolidation has made the company much more resilient.
A pénzügyi konszolidáció sokkal ellenállóbbá tette a vállalatot.
The army worked on the consolidation of their position before advancing.
The year was spent on the consolidation of their market share.
Consolidation of security measures reduced the risk of breaches.
Learner examples
The consolidation of power made the leader strong.
A hatalom megszilárdítása erősebbé tette a vezetőt.
We need consolidation of our position before we move.
A pozíciónk megszilárdítására van szükség, mielőtt továbblépünk.
The consolidation of money helped the company grow.
They worked on consolidation of safety rules.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse this with 'construction'; here it is about making existing things stronger, not building new ones.
Meaning
making something stronger or more stable
Collocations
power consolidation
|political consolidation
|financial consolidation
|consolidation plan
Synonyms
fortification (More literal or military; implies building defenses.)
|
reinforcement (Emphasizes adding support to increase strength.)
Antonyms
weakening (Opposite process of making less strong or stable.)
Themes
business
|politics
|security
|core_vocabulary
|work
Definition
Making something stronger or more sure so it will last.
The act of strengthening or stabilizing something so that it becomes more secure or effective.
NOUN
C1
TECHNICAL
3
tömörödés
B2
Engineers measured the consolidation of soil before construction began.
A mérnökök az építkezés megkezdése előtt felmérték a talaj tömörödését.
Lung consolidation can be seen on an X-ray during pneumonia.
Tüdőgyulladás esetén a tüdőkonszolidáció röntgenfelvételen is látható.
The sediment underwent gradual consolidation over centuries.
Learner examples
The soil consolidation made the ground hard.
A talaj tömörödése keménnyé tette a földet.
Lung consolidation is a sign of illness.
A tüdőkonszolidáció betegség jele.
The sand showed slow consolidation under weight.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse this with 'solidification', which refers to changing from liquid to solid, not compression of solids.
Meaning
compacting loose material into solid form
Collocations
soil consolidation
|lung consolidation
|geological consolidation
Synonyms
compaction (Common in engineering; focuses on mechanical compression.)
Antonyms
loosening (Becoming less compact or dense.)
Themes
science
|medicine
|health
Definition
When soft or loose material becomes hard or firm.
In technical contexts, the process by which loose particles are compacted into a denser, firmer mass, such as soil in geology or lung tissue in medicine.
Grammar
Dictionary form
consolidation
IPA
GB/kənsˌɑlɪdˈeɪʃən/
US/kənsˌɑlɪdˈeɪʃən/
Syllables & stress
con - sol - id - a - tion (5 syllables)
Stress on 4th syllable (a)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: consolidation
- Plural: consolidation, consolidations
Word family
Expressions
debt consolidation
1/dˈɛt kənsˌɑlɪdˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
combining debts into one loan
When you put all your debts together into one loan so you pay just once each month.
Examples
- Debt consolidation can lower your monthly payments.
- She applied for a debt consolidation loan to simplify her finances.
market consolidation
1/mˈɑɹkɪt kənsˌɑlɪdˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
fewer competitors through mergers/acquisitions
When fewer companies compete because they join together or one buys another.
Examples
- Market consolidation has left only three major airlines in the country.
- Experts predict further market consolidation in the tech sector.
power consolidation
1/pˈaʊɚ kənsˌɑlɪdˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
strengthening control over authority
When someone makes their control or influence stronger and more secure.
Examples
- The president's first year was marked by power consolidation.
- Power consolidation often happens after a major political change.