reconsolidate

/ˌriːkənˈsɑːlɪdeɪt/
verb
  1. To combine or bring together again into a single, stronger, or more effective whole.
    • The government plans to reconsolidate several small school districts into larger, more efficient ones.
    • The tech startup had to reconsolidate its various software products into a single platform.
    • After the merger, the two companies worked to reconsolidate their operations under one management team.
  2. To strengthen or make more solid again, especially after a period of weakness or disruption.
    • The army needed time to reconsolidate its forces after the heavy losses in battle.
    • The team took a break to reconsolidate their strategy before the final match.
    • After the financial crisis, the bank worked to reconsolidate its capital reserves.
  3. In psychology and neuroscience, to stabilize a memory again after it has been recalled and potentially modified.
    • Research shows that recalling a memory can make it fragile, and then the brain must reconsolidate it.
    • Therapists sometimes use techniques to help patients reconsolidate traumatic memories in a less distressing way.
    • Sleep helps the brain reconsolidate memories, making them stronger and more stable.
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