# consolidating

Pronunciation: say "kuhn-SOL-uh-dayt-ing" US /kənˈsɑ.lə.deɪt.ɪŋ/, AUS /kənˈsɔl.ə.dæɪt.ɪŋ/; UK say "kuhn-SOL-i-dayt-ing" /kənˈsɒl.ɪ.deɪt.ɪŋ/

## Verb

1. Present participle and gerund of consolidate. — present participle and gerund of consolidate
   - Simple: Present participle of consolidate. Use this form for joining things into one right now or as an ongoing action.
   - _The firm is consolidating its regional branches to cut overhead._
   - _Consolidating power quickly, the new leader removed his rivals from key posts._

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