Leverage

noun
'lɛvərɪdʒ

Noun

  • strategic advantage; power to act effectively

    “relatively small groups can sometimes exert immense political leverage”

    Type of:VantageAdvantage

  • the mechanical advantage gained by being in a position to use a lever

    Similar:Purchase

  • investing with borrowed money as a way to amplify potential gains (at the risk of greater losses)

    Similar:Leveraging
    Type of:InvestingInvestment

Verb

  • provide with leverage

    “We need to leverage this company”

    Type of:FurnishProvideRender

  • supplement with leverage

    “leverage the money that is already available”

    Type of:Supplement

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