Angol

leverage

gb/lˈɛvɚɪd͡ʒ/ us/lˈɛvɚɪd͡ʒ/
B1 Angol
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Főnév B2 entity
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advantage from influence or resources

Power or influence that you can use to get what you want.

Használati minta: to have leverage over [someone/something]
Gyakori hiba:
Learners sometimes confuse 'leverage' with 'leisure' due to similar spelling, but they have very different meanings.
Szinonimák
influence (A more general term for the ability to affect others, not necessarily through resources.) | clout (Informal term for social or political influence.)
Antonimák
disadvantage (The opposite of having an advantage or influence.)
Szókapcsolatok
gain leverage |use leverage |have leverage |increase leverage |political leverage
Témák
business |negotiation |politics |communication |core_vocabulary
Példák
  • The workers used the threat of a strike as leverage in their negotiations.
  • Her expertise in the field gave her significant leverage during the meeting.
  • The company has little leverage in these trade talks.
Példák tanulóknak
  • She has leverage because she knows the boss.
  • We have no leverage to change the rules.
  • He used his contacts as leverage to get a better job.
Ige B2 action
2

to use something for advantage

To use something you have to get what you want.

Használati minta: to leverage [something] to [do something]
Gyakori hiba:
Learners may incorrectly use 'leverage' only in financial contexts; in modern English it is also common in general business and strategy contexts.
Szinonimák
utilize (More formal and neutral; does not always imply gaining an advantage.) | exploit (Can carry a negative connotation of unfair use.)
Antonimák
waste (To fail to use something effectively.)
Szókapcsolatok
leverage skills |leverage technology |leverage connections |leverage data
Témák
business |strategy |work |core_vocabulary
Példák
  • The startup leveraged social media to grow quickly.
  • He leveraged his experience to secure the promotion.
  • They are leveraging new technology to improve efficiency.
Példák tanulóknak
  • We can leverage our skills to win.
  • She leveraged her contacts to find a job.
  • They leveraged the internet to sell products.
Főnév technical B1 entity
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mechanical advantage from lever

The extra power you get when you use a lever to move something.

Szinonimák
mechanical advantage (Technical term for the ratio of output force to input force in mechanics.)
Antonimák
disadvantage (In mechanics, the opposite of having an advantage in force application.)
Szókapcsolatok
gain leverage |mechanical leverage
Témák
engineering |physics |science |technology
Példák
  • Using a longer handle gives you more leverage to lift the rock.
  • The crowbar provided enough leverage to open the crate.
  • He adjusted his grip for better leverage.
Példák tanulóknak
  • A long bar gives more leverage.
  • He used a stick for leverage.
  • We need more leverage to move this box.
Főnév technical C1 quantity
4

financial debt-to-equity ratio

In business, how much money a company has borrowed compared to its own money.

Szinonimák
gearing (British English term for financial leverage.)
Antonimák
equity financing (Raising funds without borrowing money.)
Szókapcsolatok
high leverage |financial leverage
Témák
finance |economics |business
Példák
  • The bank is concerned about the firm's high leverage.
  • Financial leverage can increase returns but also risk.
  • They reduced their leverage by paying off debt.
Példák tanulóknak
  • The company has high leverage.
  • High leverage can be risky.
  • They lowered their leverage last year.
Nyelvtan
Szótári alak
leverage
IPA
GB/lˈɛvɚɪd͡ʒ/
US/lˈɛvɚɪd͡ʒ/
Szótagolás és hangsúly
lever - age (2 szótag)
Stress on 1st syllable (lever)
Szóalakok
Noun
  • Base: leverage
  • Plural: leverage
Verb
  • Base: leverage
  • 3rd Person Singular: leverages
  • Present Participle: leveraging
  • Past: leveraged
Szócsalád
Forms
leverages verb leveraging verb leveraged verb
Related words
lever noun B1
Kifejezések

financial leverage

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/fɪnˈænʃəl lˈɛvɚɪd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase technical

use of debt for investment returns

Using borrowed money to try to make more profit from investments.

Példák
  • High financial leverage can lead to big profits or big losses.
  • Investors need to understand the risks of financial leverage.

gain leverage

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/ɡˈeɪn lˈɛvɚɪd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase

get more influence or advantage

To get more power or influence in a situation.

Példák
  • They gained leverage by securing key allies.
  • You can gain leverage through careful planning.

political leverage

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/pəlˈɪtɪkəl lˈɛvɚɪd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase

influence in politics

Power or advantage that someone has in politics.

Példák
  • The party gained political leverage after the election results.
  • She used her popularity as political leverage.

use as leverage

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/jˈuz ˈæz lˈɛvɚɪd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase

use something for influence or advantage

To use something you have as a way to get what you want.

Példák
  • He used the threat of quitting as leverage.
  • They used their strong sales figures as leverage in negotiations.

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