1. combining separate things into a single, more effective or coherent whole
Usage: present participle of consolidate
2. strengthening or making more secure
Usage: present participle of consolidate

Examples

• The company is consolidating its three offices into one location.
• She spent the morning consolidating her class notes before the exam.
• The new CEO focused on consolidating the company’s market position.
• They are consolidating their debts into a single monthly payment.
• The team is consolidating their research findings into a final report.
• After the merger, they began consolidating duplicate departments.