英语释义
1. to join together into one whole unite
consolidate several small school districts
2. to make firm or secure strengthen
consolidate their hold on first place He consolidated his position as head of the political party.
3. to form into a compact mass
The press consolidates the fibers into board.
4. to become consolidated specifically merge
The two companies consolidated.
5. to join or combine together into one thing
6. to make (something, such as a position of power or control) stronger or more secure
7. to join together into one whole unite
The towns consolidated their high schools.
8. strengthen
The leader consolidated his power.
9. to join together into one whole: as
10. to combine (two or more lawsuits or matters that involve a common question of law or fact) into one — compare class action Note: Consolidation of matters in the federal courts is governed by Rule 42 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. Consolidated cases may become one single action with a single judgment, or may retain their individual identities although tried together. The court may also try one representative case and render a judgment binding on the other cases.
11. to combine (two or more corporations) to form one new corporation — compare merger