Definitions for leverage



Overview of noun leverage

The noun leverage has 3 senses? (no senses from tagged texts)
1. leverage, purchase

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

2. leverage

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

3. leverage, leveraging

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


Overview of verb leverage

The verb leverage has 2 senses? (no senses from tagged texts)
1. leverage

(supplement with leverage; "leverage the money that is already available")

2. leverage

(provide with leverage; "We need to leverage this company")

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