consolidate
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/kənˈsɑːlɪdeɪt/
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/kənˈsɒlɪdeɪt/
to make something stronger or more secure
The company consolidated its market position by acquiring smaller competitors.
該公司通過收購較小的競爭對手來鞏固其市場地位。
to combine things into one
They decided to consolidate all their loans into one payment.
他們決定將所有貸款合併為一筆付款。