Meaning & use
leverage
Power or influence used to achieve a desired result or gain an advantage.
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Her insider knowledge gave her considerable leverage during the salary negotiation.
The union used its leverage to demand better working conditions from management.
A note on using this word
In finance, leverage specifically means using borrowed money to increase the potential return of an investment.
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Another way to use it
2. verb
To use something to maximum advantage in order to achieve a goal.
The startup leveraged its social media following to launch the new product successfully.
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