console

US /kənˈsoʊl/
UK /kənˈsoʊl/
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1.

to comfort (someone) at a time of grief or disappointment

:
She tried to console her friend after the breakup.
Nothing could console him after the loss of his pet.
1.

a cabinet or table designed to stand against a wall

:
She placed the vase on the antique console table.
The television was built into a large wooden console.
2.

a flat surface containing the controls for a machine, vehicle, or other device

:
The pilot checked the readings on the aircraft's console.
The sound engineer adjusted the levels on the mixing console.
3.

a device for playing electronic video games

:
My brother got a new gaming console for his birthday.
Many people prefer playing games on a PC rather than a console.