leverage

leverage
[[t]li͟ːvərɪʤ, AM le̱v-[/t]]
leverages, leveraging, leveraged
1) N-UNCOUNT Leverage is the ability to influence situations or people so that you can control what happens.

His function as a Mayor affords him the leverage to get things done through attending committee meetings.

2) N-UNCOUNT Leverage is the force that is applied to an object when something such as a lever is used.

The spade and fork have longer shafts, providing better leverage.

3) VERB In business, to leverage a company or investment means to use borrowed money in order to buy it or pay for it. [TECHNICAL]

[V n] He might feel that leveraging the company at a time when he sees tremendous growth opportunities would be a mistake.

Derived words:
leveraged ADJ-GRADED usu ADJ n

The committee voted to limit tax refunds for corporations involved in leveraged buyouts.


English dictionary. 2008.

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Synonyms:
(obtained by the lever)


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