English · Work & Business
leverage
/ˈliː.vər.ɪdʒ/
[/ˈliː.vər.ɪdʒ/]
power to influence
Advancednoun
Definition
The power to influence a situation, or the strategic use of resources to gain advantage.
Example
The union used its bargaining leverage to negotiate higher wages for its members.
The union used its bargaining leverage to negotiate higher wages for its members.
Etymology
From 'lever' plus '-age', from Old French 'levier' (to raise).
How & Where It’s Used
Common in business, finance, and negotiation contexts.