leverage

phonetic symbol: / lévɚɪdʒ | lévrədʒ | lívɚɪdʒ / 

leverage - English Dictionary

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

[ noun ]
■ strategic advantage
■ power to act effectively
e.g.)
・relatively small groups can sometimes exert immense political leverage

[ noun ]
■ the mechanical advantage gained by being in a position to use a lever
purchase

[ verb ]
■ provide with leverage
e.g.)
・We need to leverage this company

[ verb ]
■ supplement with leverage
e.g.)
・leverage the money that is already available

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