Noun
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investing with borrowed money as a way to amplify potential gains (at the risk of greater losses)
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strategic advantage
power to act effectively
"relatively small groups can sometimes exert immense political leverage"
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the mechanical advantage gained by being in a position to use a lever
Verb
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provide with leverage
"We need to leverage this company"
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supplement with leverage
"leverage the money that is already available"