the mechanical advantage gained by being in a position to use a lever
[ Syn: purchase ]
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)
[ Syn: leveraging ]
leverage (n.)
supplement with leverage; leverage the money that is already available'
provide with leverage; We need to leverage this company'