Meaning of the word leverage in English
What does leverage mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
leverage
US /ˈlev.ɚ.ɪdʒ/
UK /ˈlev.ɚ.ɪdʒ/
Verb
1.
use borrowed capital for (an investment), expecting the profits made to be greater than the interest payable.
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without clear legal title to their assets, they own property that cannot be leveraged as collateral for loans
2.
use (something) to maximum advantage.
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the organization needs to leverage its key resources
Noun
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2.
the ratio of a company's loan capital (debt) to the value of its common stock (equity).
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