leverage meaning and definition

LEVERAGE noun

Definition of leverage (noun)

1. the mechanical advantage gained by being in a position to use a lever
   • synonyms: purchase
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)
   • synonyms: leveraging

LEVERAGE verb

Definition of leverage (verb)

1. supplement with leverage
   • "leverage the money that is already available"
2. provide with leverage
   • "We need to leverage this company"