leverage
Definition
1.- A force compounded by means of a lever rotating around a pivot; see torque. 2.- By extension, any influence which is compounded or used to gain an advantage. 3.- The use of borrowed funds with a contractually determined return to increase the ability of a business to invest and earn an expected higher return, but usually at high risk.
Pronunciation
/ˈliːv(ə)ɹɪdʒ/
Explanation
1.- A crowbar uses leverage to pry nails out of wood. 2.- Try using competitors’ prices for leverage in the negotiation. 3.- Leverage is great until something goes wrong with your investments and you still have to pay your debts.
Details
- Category: Verbs
- Sign Language: Lengua de Señas Mexicana (LSM)
- Region: México
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