consolidate
/kənˈsɔlɪdeɪt; kən`sɑləˌdet/ v
1 [I, Tn] (cause sth to) become more solid, secure, or strong 使某事物巩固; 加固; 加强
The time has come for the firm to consolidate after several years of rapid expansion. 公司经过几年的迅速发展之後, 该整顿一下了.
With his new play he has consolidated his position as the country's leading dramatist. 他有了新创作的剧本, 巩固了他在国内的杰出剧作家的地位.
2 [I, Ipr, Tn, Tn.pr]
~ (sth) (into sth) (commerce 商) (cause things to) unite or combine (into one) （使事物）联合或合并
All the debts have been consolidated. 所有债务均已合并.
The two companies consolidated for greater efficiency. 这两家公司已合并以提高效率.