leverage

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noun
1.

1.
the exertion of force by means of a lever.
"my spade hit something solid that wouldn't respond to leverage"
synonyms:
grip, purchase, hold, grasp; More

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2.

2.
FINANCE

the ratio of a company's loan capital (debt) to the value of its ordinary shares (equity);
gearing.
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verb
1.

1.
use borrowed capital for (an investment), expecting the profits made to be greater than
the interest payable.
"a leveraged takeover bid"
2.
2.
use (something) to maximum advantage.
"the organization needs to leverage its key resources