konsolidieren
Translation
to consolidate, to strengthen, to merge
Examples
Wir müssen unsere Position konsolidieren.
We must consolidate our position.
Die Firma konsolidiert ihre Schulden.
The company is consolidating its debts.
Die beiden Abteilungen wurden konsolidiert.
The two departments were consolidated.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to consolidate sth. The company is consolidating its debts.
Similar Words
Synonyms: festigen, stärken; Antonyms: schwächen, aufteilen
Etymology
From Latin 'con-' (together) and 'solidus' (solid). Literally 'to make solid together'.
Memory Tips
Almost identical to the English 'consolidate'. Think of making separate parts into one solid whole.