the acquisition of something for payment; they closed the purchase with a handshake'

something acquired by purchase

a means of exerting influence or gaining advantage; he could get no purchase on the situation'

the mechanical advantage gained by being in a position to use a lever

[ Syn: leverage ]

obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction; The family purchased a new car; The conglomerate acquired a new company; She buys for the big department store

[ Syn: buy ]