Answer: consolidating

AnswerCrossword Clue
consolidatingMake (something) physically stronger or more solid
consolidatingBecome stronger or more solid
consolidatingReinforce or strengthen (one's position or power)
consolidatingCONSOLIDATE, to join together into one whole
consolidatingCombine (a number of things) into a single more effective or coherent whole
consolidatingCombine (a number of financial accounts or funds) into a single overall account or set of accounts
consolidatingCombine (two or more legal actions involving similar questions) into one for action by a court