English dictionary
leverage
nounPronunciation
ˈlɛv(ə)ɹɪdʒ
Audio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
noun
- investing with borrowed money as a way to amplify potential gains (at the risk of greater losses)
noun
- strategic advantage; power to act effectively
noun
- the mechanical advantage gained by being in a position to use a lever
verb
- provide with leverage
verb
- supplement with leverage
Example sentences
relatively small groups can sometimes exert immense political leverage
We need to leverage this company
leverage the money that is already available