leverage
lev|er|age /l'iːvərɪdʒ, AM l'ev-/ (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.
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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] V n
To leverage a company or investment means to use borrowed money in order to buy it or pay for it. (BUSINESS)
He might feel that leveraging the company at a time when he sees tremendous growth opportunities would be a mistake.
● leveraged [ADJ] usu ADJ n
The committee voted to limit tax refunds for corporations involved in leveraged buyouts.
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] V n
To leverage a company or investment means to use borrowed money in order to buy it or pay for it. (BUSINESS)
He might feel that leveraging the company at a time when he sees tremendous growth opportunities would be a mistake.
● leveraged [ADJ] usu ADJ n
The committee voted to limit tax refunds for corporations involved in leveraged buyouts.