 leverage |
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| 1. | [ noun ] strategic advantage; power to act effectively | |
| Examples: | : "relatively small groups can sometimes exert immense political leverage" |
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| Related terms: | advantage bargaining_chip | |
| 2. | [ noun ] (physics) the mechanical advantage gained by being in a position to use a lever | |
| Synonyms: | purchase | |
| Related terms: | mechanical_phenomenon pry | |
| 3. | [ verb ] provide with leverage | |
| Examples: | "We need to leverage this company" |
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| Related terms: | supply | |
| 4. | [ verb ] supplement with leverage | |
| Examples: | "leverage the money that is already available" |
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| Related terms: | supplement | |
| 5. | [ noun ] (finance,business) investing with borrowed money as a way to amplify potential gains (at the risk of greater losses) | |
| Synonyms: | leveraging | |
| Related terms: | investing | |
| Similar spelling: |
leveraging Leverich |
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