noun
1 handle for operating a machine
ADJECTIVE
▪ brake , control , gear , shift ( AmE )
▪ safety
VERB + LEVER
▪ move , press , pull , push , release , set
▪
To release the brake, pull the ~.
▪
Push the gear ~ into first.
▪
The machine will stop immediately once the ~ is released.
▪
Set all three ~s to the 0 position.
PREPOSITION
▪ by a ~ , by means of a ~
▪
The machine is operated by means of a ~.
PHRASES
▪ the position of the ~
2 means of achieving sth
ADJECTIVE
▪ powerful , useful
VERB + LEVER
▪ act as , be , give sb , provide (sb with) , serve as
▪ use sth as
PREPOSITION
▪ ~ against
▪
If this allegation is true, it will give us a useful ~ against him.
▪ ~ for
▪
This could serve as a powerful ~ for peace.