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leverage

LEV-er-ij

ˈlɛvərɪdʒ

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leverage

Dictionary meaning

Use of borrowed capital to increase potential return; also, the power to influence.

Examples

  • We can leverage our existing customer relationships to unlock new markets.

American: 'LEV-er-ij'; British: 'LEE-ver-ij'.

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