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   leverage

   /ˈliːv(ə)rɪdʒ/

   noun

   • 1. the exertion of force by means of a lever: "my spade hit something solid that wouldn't respond to leverage" Similar grippurchaseholdgraspcontactattachmentsupportanchorageforcestrengthresistancefriction
   • ▪ mechanical advantage gained by leverage: "use a metal bar to increase the leverage"
   • ▪ the power to influence a person or situation: "industry consolidation has raised costs by giving healthcare systems leverage over insurance companies" Similar influencepowerauthorityweightswaycontrolsayascendancydominanceadvantagepressureedgestandingprestigerankweightageinformal:pullcloutmuscleteethbeef
   • 2. the ratio of a company's loan capital (debt) to the value of its ordinary shares (equity); gearing.
   • ▪ the use of credit or borrowed capital to increase the earning potential of shares.

   verb

   • 1. use borrowed capital for (an investment), expecting the profits made to be greater than the interest payable: "without clear legal title to their assets, they own property that cannot be leveraged as collateral for loans"
   • 2. use (something) to maximum advantage: "the organization needs to leverage its key resources"

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   LEVERAGE definition: 1. the action or advantage of using a lever: 2. power to influence people and get the results you…. Learn more.

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   The meaning of LEVERAGE is the action of a lever or the mechanical advantage gained by it. How to use leverage in a sentence.

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   power or ability to act or to influence people, events, decisions, etc.; sway: Being the only industry in town gave the company considerable leverage in its union negotiations. Synonyms: pull, clout, weight, strength, advantage.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishLEVERAGE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   To leverage a company or investment means to use borrowed money in order to buy it or pay for it.

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   If you have leverage, you hold the advantage in a situation or the stronger position in a contest, physical or otherwise. The lever is a tool for getting more work done with less physical force. With the right leverage, you might be able to lift a heavy box.

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   Definition of leverage noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   leverage something to get as much advantage or profit as possible from something that you have. The company needs to leverage its resources. This system will help you to leverage your time so that you get more done.