consolidate
Meaning
To consolidate is to make something physically or conceptually stronger or more coherent by combining various elements, often resulting in enhanced stability, efficiency, or clarity; this term is frequently applied in contexts involving organizational res
💡 While "consolidate" is often used in business and academic contexts, it is important to avoid conflating it with "combine," as the former implies a strengthening or unification process rather than mere aggregation.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
On
the
morning
of
her
presentation
,
Ela
felt
that
her
research
was
useful
but
disorganized
,
so
she
set
aside
two
hours
to
sort
everything
.
She
gathered
notes
from
articles
,
lecture
slides
and
interviews
,
marking
the
most
relevant
points
.
To
clarify
her
main
message
she
decided
to
consolidate
those
materials
into
a
single
,
logical
outline
that
highlighted
the
key
arguments
.
After
that
she
streamlined
her
slides
,
removed
redundant
details
and
allocated
clear
time
slots
to
each
section
.
During
a
short
rehearsal
she
adjusted
transitions
and
tightened
her
examples
to
make
the
argument
more
coherent
.
By
the
time
she
left
the
room
she
felt
calm
and
confident
,
ready
to
explain
her
ideas
without
hesitation
.
Common Phrases
consolidate power
consolidate resources
consolidate findings
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