leverage Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun the mechanical advantage gained by being in a position to use a lever
   purchase.
   
2. noun strategic advantage; power to act effectively
   
   • relatively small groups can sometimes exert immense political leverage
3. noun investing with borrowed money as a way to amplify potential gains (at the risk of greater losses)
   leveraging.
   
4. verb supplement with leverage
   
   • leverage the money that is already available
5. verb provide with leverage
   
   • We need to leverage this company

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