console console /kənˈsoʊl/

noun

1. Housing for electronic instruments, as radio or television  ( cabinet , console )
   housing for electronic instruments, as radio or television
   
   
2. An ornamental scroll-shaped bracket (especially one used to support a wall fixture)  ( console )
   an ornamental scroll-shaped bracket (especially one used to support a wall fixture)
    The bust of Napoleon stood on a console
   the bust of Napoleon stood on a console
   
   
3. A scientific instrument consisting of displays and an input device that an operator can use to monitor and control a system (especially a computer system)  ( console )
   a scientific instrument consisting of displays and an input device that an operator can use to monitor and control a system (especially a computer system)
    The scientist monitored the experiment through the console.
   The scientist monitored the experiment through the console.
   
   
4. A small table fixed to a wall or designed to stand against a wall  ( console , console table )
   a small table fixed to a wall or designed to stand against a wall
   
   

verb

1. () Give moral or emotional strength to  ( console , soothe , solace , comfort )
   give moral or emotional strength to
     His presence alone comforts me when I'm feeling down.
   His presence alone comforts me when I'm feeling down.