Leverage

['liːv(ə)rɪdʒ;'lev(ə)rɪdʒ] or ['lɛvərɪdʒ]

Definition

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

(noun.) strategic advantage; power to act effectively; 'relatively small groups can sometimes exert immense political leverage'.

(noun.) the mechanical advantage gained by being in a position to use a lever.

(verb.) provide with leverage; 'We need to leverage this company'.

(verb.) supplement with leverage; 'leverage the money that is already available'.

Typist: Moira--From WordNet

Definition

(n.) The action of a lever; mechanical advantage gained by the lever.

Typist: Malcolm

Synonyms and Synonymous

n. Purchase (obtained by the lever).

Editor: Nolan

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