leverage

Definition

• n. the mechanical advantage gained by being in a position to use a lever
• n. strategic advantage; power to act effectively
• n. investing with borrowed money as a way to amplify potential gains (at the risk of greater losses)
• v. supplement with leverage

Word forms

Present participle

leveraging

Past participle

leveraged

Past tense

leveraged

Third person singular

leverages

Example sentences

1. n.

   The company used its financial leverage to expand into new markets.

2. n.

   A higher leverage ratio can indicate greater financial risk for a business.