Leverage
[n] investing with borrowed money as a way to amplify potential gains (at the risk of greater losses)
[n] strategic advantage; power to act effectively; "relatively small groups can sometimes exert immense political leverage"
[n] the mechanical advantage gained by being in a position to use a lever
[v] provide with leverage; "We need to leverage this company"
[v] supplement with leverage; "leverage the money that is already available"
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