leverage noun
1 force
ADJ. enough, sufficient | extra | maximum
VERB + LEVERAGE have He tried to push the door open, but he didn't have sufficient leverage. | gain, get, obtain | apply, exert Position the piece of wood so that maximum leverage can be applied. | provide | increase
2 influence
ADJ. economic, political
VERB + LEVERAGE have | gain They are determined to gain more political leverage. | give sb
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