consolidate/kənˈsɔlɪdeɪt/
vt., vi.-dated, -dating1. 使坚强；巩固；强化to consolidate one's position巩固某人的地位
2. 统一；合并The two banks will consolidate in July next year.这两家银行明年7月将合并。
Several small businesses are planning to consolidate to form a large powerful company.几家小企业正计划合并成一家实力雄厚的大公司。