leverage

Meanings

Noun

• the mechanical advantage gained by being in a position to use a lever
• 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)

Verb

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

Synonyms

leveraging, purchase