transcription, транскрипция: [ li:vərɪdʒ, AM lev- ]
( leverages, leveraging, leveraged)
1.
Leverage is the ability to influence situations or people so that you can control what happens.
His function as a Mayor affords him the leverage to get things done through attending committee meetings.
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2.
Leverage is the force that is applied to an object when something such as a lever is used.
The spade and fork have longer shafts, providing better leverage.
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3.
To leverage a company or investment means to use borrowed money in order to buy it or pay for it. ( BUSINESS )
He might feel that leveraging the company at a time when he sees tremendous growth opportunities would be a mistake.
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• lev‧er‧aged
The committee voted to limit tax refunds for corporations involved in leveraged buyouts.
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