consolidatecon·sol·i·date /kənˈsɒlədeɪt-ˈsɑː-/ verb [intransitiveI, transitiveT]1to make your position of power or success stronger and more likely to continueHis successful negotiations with the Americans helped him to consolidate his position.
The company has consolidated its hold on the European market.
2COMMERCE to join together a group of companies, organizations, departments etc or to become joined togetherThe corporation says it has been able to consolidate a number of operations and 1,100 jobs worldwide must go.
He remains convinced that the smaller oil and gas companies should consolidate to add value for shareholders.