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Leverage Definition & Meaning

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

"Leverage" in song lyrics

See how leverage is used in real songs:

  • "Shedded in the hell tale to motivate blind suspended leverage"
    Aesop Rock — Dryspell
  • "like newly communal hop-scotch gives them leverage"
    Aesop Rock — Babies with Guns
  • "Try to use your platinum card to get leverage"
    Cowboy Troy f/ ATOM — Automatic

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Frequently asked questions

What does leverage mean?
the mechanical advantage gained by being in a position to use a lever strategic advantage; power to act effectively; "relatively small groups can sometimes exert immense political leverage" investing with borrowed money as a way to amplify potential gains (at the risk of greater losses) supplement with leverage; "leverage the money that is already available" provide with leverage; "We need to leverage this company"
What part of speech is leverage?
Leverage is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does leverage have?
Leverage has 5 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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