leverage

nouns

the mechanical advantage gained by being in a position to use a lever

leverage, purchase

is derived from

strategic advantage; power to act effectively

"relatively small groups can sometimes exert immense political leverage"

leverage

is a type of (narrower)

the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

"the experience gave him the advantage over me"

investing with borrowed money as a way to amplify potential gains (at the risk of greater losses)

leverage, leveraging

supplement with leverage

"leverage the money that is already available"

leverage

is a type of (narrower)

add as a supplement to what seems insufficient

"supplement your diet"

provide with leverage

"We need to leverage this company"

leverage

is a type of (narrower)

give something useful or necessary to

"We provided the room with an electrical heater"