leverage
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noun \ˈle-və-rij, ˈlē-; ˈlev-rij, ˈlēv-\Definition of LEVERAGE
1
: the action of a lever or the mechanical advantage gained by it
2
: power, effectiveness <trying to gain more political leverage>
3
: the use of credit to enhance one's speculative capacity
See Examples of LEVERAGE
- The union's size gave it leverage in the labor contract negotiations.
- The player's popularity has given him a great deal of leverage with the owners of the team.
- I used the leverage of the bar and a wooden block to pry the rock out of the hole.
First Known Use of LEVERAGE
1830
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Rhymes with LEVERAGE
2leverage
transitive verbleveragedleverag·ing
Definition of LEVERAGE
1
: to provide (as a corporation) or supplement (as money) with leverage; also : to enhance as if by supplying with financial leverage
2
: to use for gain : exploit <shamelessly leverage the system to their advantage — Alexander Wolff>
Examples of LEVERAGE
- The company wants to leverage its brands more effectively.
- <a reality show contestant who's trying to leverage her 15 minutes of fame>
First Known Use of LEVERAGE
1957
Related to LEVERAGE
- Synonyms
- abuse, capitalize (on), cash in (on), impose (on or upon), exploit, milk, pimp, play (on or upon), use, work
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