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leverage
noun
verb
investing with borrowed money as a way to amplify potential gains (at the risk of greater losses)
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ˈlɛv(ə)ɹɪdʒ
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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
“relatively small groups can sometimes exert immense political leverage”
noun
the mechanical advantage gained by being in a position to use a lever
verb
provide with leverage
“We need to leverage this company”
verb
supplement with leverage
“leverage the money that is already available”
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relatively small groups can sometimes exert immense political leverage
We need to leverage this company
leverage the money that is already available
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