leverage leverage

noun

investing with borrowed money as a way to amplify potential gains (at the risk of greater losses)  ( leverage, leveraging )
investing with borrowed money as a way to amplify potential gains (at the risk of greater losses)

strategic advantage; power to act effectively  ( leverage )
strategic advantage; power to act effectively
 relatively small groups can sometimes exert immense political leverage
relatively small groups can sometimes exert immense political leverage

the mechanical advantage gained by being in a position to use a lever  ( leverage, purchase )
the mechanical advantage gained by being in a position to use a lever

verb

provide with leverage  ( leverage )
provide with leverage
 We need to leverage this company
We need to leverage this company

supplement with leverage  ( leverage )
supplement with leverage
 leverage the money that is already available
leverage the money that is already available