leverage

²leverage

verb

leveragedleverag·ing

Definition of LEVERAGE

transitive verb

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

1. The company wants to leverage its brands more effectively.
2. <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

Related Words: jerk around, manipulate, mistreat; bleed, cheat, fleece, overcharge, skin, soak, stick; commercialize, commodify

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Other Business Terms

amortize, caveat emptor, clearinghouse, divest, due diligence, emolument, green-collar, marque, overhead, perquisite