consolidate

vt.

1. 合并，联合，统一
   The government hoped to consolidate ten states to form three new ones.

   政府希望把十个州合并成三个新的州。

2. 巩固，加强
   The troops consolidated their position.

   部队巩固了阵地。

3. 使坚固

vi.

1. 合并，联合
   The three banks in this town will consolidate and form a single large bank.

   本镇三家银行将合并组建一个大银行。

2. 巩固，加强
3. 变坚固