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- Dictionarylev·er·age/ˈlev(ə)rij/
noun
- 1. the exertion of force by means of a lever or an object used in the manner of a lever: "my spade hit something solid that wouldn't respond to leverage" Similar
- 2. the ratio of a company's loan capital (debt) to the value of its common stock (equity).
verb
- 1. use borrowed capital for (an investment), expecting the profits made to be greater than the interest payable: "without clear legal title to their assets, they own property that cannot be leveraged as collateral for loans"
- 2. use (something) to maximum advantage: "the organization needs to leverage its key resources"
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LEVERAGE definition: 1. the action or advantage of using a lever: 2. power to influence people and get the results you…. Learn more.
The meaning of LEVERAGE is the action of a lever or the mechanical advantage gained by it. How to use leverage in a sentence.
used to describe a company or organization that owes a large amount of money in relation to its value: Like other theater chains, it will be a highly leveraged company, carrying about $550 million in debt. Compare. highly geared. used to describe an investment which has been bought with a large amount of borrowed money:
1. : having a high proportion of debt relative to equity. 2. of the purchase of a company : made with borrowed money that is secured by the assets of the company bought. a leveraged buyout. Examples of leveraged in a Sentence.
If you have leverage, you hold the advantage in a situation or the stronger position in a contest, physical or otherwise. The lever is a tool for getting more work done with less physical force. With the right leverage, you might be able to lift a heavy box.
power or ability to act or to influence people, events, decisions, etc.; sway: Being the only industry in town gave the company considerable leverage in its union negotiations. Synonyms: pull, clout, weight, strength, advantage.
Leverage is the ability to influence situations or people so that you can control what happens. His function as a Mayor affords him the leverage to get things done through attending committee meetings.
noun. /ˈliːvərɪdʒ/ /ˈlevərɪdʒ/ [uncountable] (formal)the ability to influence what people do. diplomatic leverage. Retailers can exert leverage over producers by threatening to take their business elsewhere. Extra Examples. They are determined to gain more political leverage. They suddenly had more leverage in negotiations.
From Longman Business Dictionary le‧ver‧age1 /ˈliːvərɪdʒˈle-, ˈliː-/ noun [ uncountable] 1 the influence that one person or organization has on another It uses its considerable economic leverage to influence other nations. 2 the amount of borrowing that a company has in relation to its SHARE CAPITAL (=the money it has from selling its shares).
1. influence, authority, pull (informal), weight, rank, clout (informal), purchasing power, ascendancy His position affords him the leverage to get things done through committees. 2. force, hold, pull, strength, grip, grasp The spade and fork have longer shafts, providing better leverage.
