leverage

Noun
  1. The mechanical advantage gained by being in a position to use a lever (synset 111493538)
    is a type of: mechanical phenomenon - a physical phenomenon associated with the equilibrium or motion of objects
    same as: purchase
  2. Strategic advantage;
    Power to act effectively (synset 105163864)
    "relatively small groups can sometimes exert immense political leverage"
    is a type of: advantage, vantage - the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
    subtypes: bargaining chip - leverage in the form of an inducement or a concession useful in successful negotiations
  3. Investing with borrowed money as a way to amplify potential gains (at the risk of greater losses) (synset 101101851)
    is a type of: investing, investment - the act of investing; laying out money or capital in an enterprise with the expectation of profit
    same as: leveraging
Verb
  1. Supplement with leverage (synset 202364838)
    "leverage the money that is already available"
    is a type of: supplement - add as a supplement to what seems insufficient
  2. Provide with leverage (synset 202364689)
    "We need to leverage this company"
    is a type of: furnish, provide, render, supply - give something useful or necessary to

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