Main Entry: con·sol·i·date Pronunciation: k&n-‘sä-l&-“dAt Function: verb Inflected Form(s): -dat·ed; -dat·ing Etymology: Latin consolidatus, past participle of consolidare to make solid, from com- + solidus solid transitive senses 1 : to join together into one whole : UNITE <consolidate several small school districts> 2 : to make firm or secure : STRENGTHEN <consolidate their hold … Continue reading to consolidate