<p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>the action of a lever, a rigid bar that pivots about one point and that is used to move an object at a second point by a force applied at a third.</li><li>the mechanical advantage or power gained by using a lever.</li><li>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.</li><li>Synonyms: pull, clout, weight, strength, advantage.</li><li>the use of a small initial investment, credit, or borrowed funds to gain a very high return in relation to one's investment, to control a much larger investment, or to reduce one's own liability for any loss.</li></ul><p><strong>Verb</strong> (used with object)</p><ul><li>leveraged, leveraging.</li><li>to use (a quality or advantage) to obtain a desired effect or result: She was able to leverage her travel experience and her gift for languages to get a job as a translator.</li><li>to provide with leverage: The board of directors plans to leverage two failing branches of the company with an influx of cash.</li><li>to invest or arrange (invested funds) using leverage.</li><li>to exert power or influence on: It was Joe who leveraged her to change her habits.</li></ul>