definition of
leverage

[1] #1 leverage n. [purchase] the mechanical advantage gained by being in a position to use a lever. wn

[2] #2 leverage v. supplement with leverage; "leverage the money that is already available". wn

[3] #3 leverage n. strategic advantage; power to act effectively; "relatively small groups can sometimes exert immense political leverage". wn

[4] #4 leverage v. provide with leverage; "We need to leverage this company". wn

[5] #5 leverage n. [leveraging] investing with borrowed money as a way to amplify potential gains (at the risk of greater losses). wn