Consolidating: meaning, definitions and examples

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consolidating

 

[ kənˈsɒlɪdeɪtɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

business operations

To consolidate means to combine separate parts or elements into a single coherent whole, especially in the context of business operations. It involves bringing together resources, assets, or activities to improve efficiency or achieve a common goal.

Synonyms

combine, integrate, merge, unify

Examples of usage

  • The company is consolidating its various departments to streamline operations.
  • They are consolidating their manufacturing plants to reduce costs and increase productivity.

Translations

Translations of the word "consolidating" in other languages:

🇵🇹 consolidar

🇮🇳 समेकित करना

🇩🇪 konsolidieren

🇮🇩 mengonsolidasikan

🇺🇦 консолідувати

🇵🇱 konsolidować

🇯🇵 統合する (とうごうする)

🇫🇷 consolider

🇪🇸 consolidar

🇹🇷 konsolide etmek

🇰🇷 통합하다 (tonghabhada)

🇸🇦 توطيد

🇨🇿 konsolidovat

🇸🇰 konsolidovať

🇨🇳 巩固 (gǒnggù)

🇸🇮 konsolidirati

🇮🇸 sameina

🇰🇿 нығайту

🇬🇪 კონსოლიდაცია

🇦🇿 konsolidasiya etmək

🇲🇽 consolidar

Etymology

The word 'consolidate' originated from the Latin word 'consolidare', which means 'to make firm or solid'. The term has been used in various contexts throughout history, including finance, business, and politics. In the business world, consolidation is often seen as a strategy to strengthen and improve the efficiency of operations. The concept of consolidating resources or entities has evolved over time to become a common practice in modern business management.

See also: consolidatable, consolidated, consolidation.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,961, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.