• His successful negotiations with the Americans helped him to consolidate his position.
• The company has consolidated its hold on the European market.
• The 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.
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Net assets rose to £758 million, consolidating the company's position as a member of the FTSE 250 index.
»The company has been growing too rapidly and it is now time to stop the expansion and consolidate.
The business plan is based on consolidating a fragmented but growing market.
»There is still scope for European industries to consolidate.
consolidate sth into/with sth »Manufacturing has been consolidated into fewer plants worldwide.
»They considered consolidating all their small debts and taking out a new loan to cover them.
When a group of companies share some economic value, it may be necessary to consolidate group accounts in order to determine the profit and loss.
Your shipment will be consolidated with those of other customers and transported by container.
to consolidate peace [power, influence] - укреплять мир [власть, влияние]
to consolidate territories [banks, armies] - объединять территории [банки, армии]
to consolidate two companies - слить две компании
several businesses consolidated to form a large company - несколько фирм слились в одну большую компанию
to consolidate various reports - делать сводку по нескольким донесениям /сообщениям/
to consolidate several small school districts — объединить несколько маленьких школьных участков
to consolidate shipments — консолидировать [объединять\] грузы
The two companies consolidated. — Две фирмы объединились.
to consolidate peace [power, influence\] — укреплять мир [власть, влияние\]
The company consolidated its position in the international market. — Компания укрепила свою позицию на международном рынке.
1. укреплять
to ~ peace {power, influence} - укреплять мир {власть, влияние}
2. 1) объединять
to ~ territories {banks, armies} - объединять территории {банки, армии}
to ~ two companies - слить две компании
2) объединяться, сливаться (об обществах, корпорациях и т. п.)
several businesses ~d to form a large company - несколько фирм слились в одну большую компанию
3. сводить, суммировать
to ~ various reports - делать сводку по нескольким донесениям /сообщениям/
4. воен. закрепляться (на местности); укреплять захваченные позиции
5. 1) уплотнять, делать твёрдым
2) твердеть, затвердевать, уплотняться
6. фин. консолидировать
In financial accounting, consolidated financial statements provide a comprehensive view of the financial position of both the parent company and its subsidiaries, rather than one company's stand-alone position. In business, consolidation occurs when two or more businesses combine to form one new entity, with the expectation of increasing market share and profitability, and the benefit of combining talent, industry expertise or technology.
to consolidate two offices слить два учрежде́ния