1make (something) physically stronger or more solid:the first phase of the project is to consolidate the outside walls
strengthen (one’s position or power):the company consolidated its position in the international market
2combine (a number of things) into a single more effective or coherent whole:all manufacturing activities have been consolidated in new premises
combine (a number of financial accounts or funds) into a single overall account or set of accounts: (as adjective consolidated)consolidated accounts
chiefly British combine (separate pieces of legislation) into a single legislative act:the Companies Act 1948 and subsequent enactments were consolidated by the Companies Act 1985
