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When scattered things stop wandering and finally agree to share one address.
means The process of combining multiple things—debts, companies, power, or memories—into a single, sturdier whole.
from From Latin consolidare, to make firm or solid, fusing com- (together) with solidus (solid)—literally solidifying.
Brain biologyMemories consolidate during sleep, becoming permanent overnight.
Debt trickOne loan replaces many, lowering rate not amount owed.
Geology tooLoose sediment consolidates into solid rock over ages.