consolidation
gb/kənsˌɑlɪdˈeɪʃən/ us/kənsˌɑlɪdˈeɪʃən/
B2
English
~ 3800
Senses
0 senses
Noun
B2
action
1
combining into a single whole
When different things are brought together to make one stronger thing.
Usage pattern:
the consolidation of [something]
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'consolidation' with 'condensation', but 'condensation' refers to a physical change in state, not combining entities.
Synonyms
merger (Often used for companies joining together; more specific to business.)
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integration (Focuses on combining parts into a functioning system.)
Antonyms
fragmentation (Refers to breaking something into smaller parts, the opposite of combining.)
Collocations
business consolidation
|market consolidation
|industry consolidation
|consolidation process
|consolidation phase
Themes
business
|organization
|structure
|core_vocabulary
Examples
- The consolidation of the two companies created the largest retailer in the region.
- We are working on the consolidation of our various online services into one platform.
- 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.
- We saw the consolidation of two shops into one.
- The consolidation of files made them easy to find.
- Consolidation of the teams helped the work go faster.
Noun
B2
action
2
making something stronger or more stable
Making something stronger or more sure so it will last.
Usage pattern:
the consolidation of [something]
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse this with 'construction'; here it is about making existing things stronger, not building new ones.
Synonyms
fortification (More literal or military; implies building defenses.)
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reinforcement (Emphasizes adding support to increase strength.)
Antonyms
weakening (Opposite process of making less strong or stable.)
Collocations
power consolidation
|political consolidation
|financial consolidation
|consolidation plan
Themes
business
|politics
|security
|core_vocabulary
|work
Examples
- The leader focused on the consolidation of political power after the election.
- Financial consolidation has made the company much more resilient.
- 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.
- We need consolidation of our position before we move.
- The consolidation of money helped the company grow.
- They worked on consolidation of safety rules.
Noun
technical
C1
action
3
compacting loose material into solid form
When soft or loose material becomes hard or firm.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse this with 'solidification', which refers to changing from liquid to solid, not compression of solids.
Synonyms
compaction (Common in engineering; focuses on mechanical compression.)
Antonyms
loosening (Becoming less compact or dense.)
Collocations
soil consolidation
|lung consolidation
|geological consolidation
Themes
science
|medicine
|health
Examples
- Engineers measured the consolidation of soil before construction began.
- Lung consolidation can be seen on an X-ray during pneumonia.
- The sediment underwent gradual consolidation over centuries.
Learner examples
- The soil consolidation made the ground hard.
- Lung consolidation is a sign of illness.
- The sand showed slow consolidation under weight.
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.