Leverage

n.

1.

The action of a lever; mechanical advantage gained by the lever. Leverage of a couple (Mech.) the perpendicular distance between the lines of action of two forces which act in parallel and opposite directions. Leverage of a force the perpendicular distance from the line in which a force acts upon a body to a point about which the body may be supposed to turn.

Noun	1.	leverage - the mechanical advantage gained by being in a position to use a lever Synonyms: purchase
	2.	leverage - strategic advantage; power to act effectively; "relatively small groups can sometimes exert immense political leverage"
	3.	leverage - investing with borrowed money as a way to amplify potential gains (at the risk of greater losses) Synonyms: leveraging
Verb	1.	leverage - supplement with leverage; "leverage the money that is already available"
	2.	leverage - provide with leverage; "We need to leverage this company"

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