lever /lēˈvər or in US levˈər/

1. A bar turning on a support or fulcrum for imparting pressure or motion from a source of power to a resistance
2. Anything that can be used to gain an advantage

To move with a lever

leˈverage noun

1. The mechanical power gained by the use of a lever
2. Advantage gained for any purpose, eg (in finance) power gained over a resource greater than that one actually owns

1. To borrow necessary capital (esp for a management buyout) counting on the profits from the deal to cover interest repayment (finance)
2. To make use of something to achieve a further objective

leˈveraged adjective

Financed by borrowed capital

lever arch file noun

A file in the form of a large loose-leaf folder or book with arch-shaped metal rods on which the papers are secured

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