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- Dictionaryleverage/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
- 2. the ratio of a company's loan capital (debt) to the value of its ordinary shares (equity); gearing.
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.
The meaning of LEVERAGE is the action of a lever or the mechanical advantage gained by it. How to use leverage in a sentence.
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.
Leverage is the ability to influence situations or people so that you can control what happens. His position as mayor gives him leverage to get things done. American English : leverage / ˈlɛvərɪdʒ /
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.
Definition of leverage noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Definition of leverage verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
