consolidation
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.
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.
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.
- Base: consolidation
- Plural: consolidation, consolidations
debt consolidation
1combining debts into one loan
When you put all your debts together into one loan so you pay just once each month.
- Debt consolidation can lower your monthly payments.
- She applied for a debt consolidation loan to simplify her finances.
market consolidation
1fewer competitors through mergers/acquisitions
When fewer companies compete because they join together or one buys another.
- Market consolidation has left only three major airlines in the country.
- Experts predict further market consolidation in the tech sector.
power consolidation
1strengthening control over authority
When someone makes their control or influence stronger and more secure.
- The president's first year was marked by power consolidation.
- Power consolidation often happens after a major political change.