ˈlɛvərɪʤ,
ˈliːvərɪʤ
1
: influence or power used to achieve a desired result
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.
2
: the increase in force gained by using a lever
I used the leverage of the bar and a wooden block to pry the rock out of the hole.
leverages; leveraged; leveraging
chiefly US
: to use (something valuable) to achieve a desired result
The company wants to leverage its brands more effectively.
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“Leverage.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/leverage. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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