Meaning & Definition of Leverage in English

1. The mechanical advantage gained by being in a position to use a lever

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)

1. Supplement with leverage

• "Leverage the money that is already available"

2. Provide with leverage

• "We need to leverage this company"