leverage leverage /ˈlɛvrədʒ, ˈliːvɝɪdʒ/

noun

1. Investing with borrowed money as a way to amplify potential gains (at the risk of greater losses)  ( leverage , leveraging )
   investing with borrowed money as a way to amplify potential gains (at the risk of greater losses)
   
2. Strategic advantage; power to act effectively  ( leverage )
   strategic advantage; power to act effectively
    Relatively small groups can sometimes exert immense political leverage
   relatively small groups can sometimes exert immense political leverage
   
3. The mechanical advantage gained by being in a position to use a lever  ( leverage , purchase )
   the mechanical advantage gained by being in a position to use a lever
   

verb

1. Provide with leverage  ( leverage )
   provide with leverage
    We need to leverage this company
   We need to leverage this company
   
2. Supplement with leverage  ( leverage )
   supplement with leverage
    Leverage the money that is already available
   leverage the money that is already available