leverage
ਲੀਵਰ
definition
verb
a leveraged takeover bid
use borrowed capital for (an investment), expecting the profits made to be greater than the interest payable.
the organization needs to leverage its key resources
use (something) to maximum advantage.
noun
my spade hit something solid that wouldn't respond to leverage
the exertion of force by means of a lever or an object used in the manner of a lever.
the ratio of a company's loan capital (debt) to the value of its common stock (equity).
example
Try inserting the handle at an angle, catching a raised portion of the cutter blade, and using 'leverage' to turn it clockwise or counter-clockwise.
Some programs 'leverage' PC technology to truly benefit students.
The US also had enormous economic 'leverage' within the organisation.
Public policy also needs to 'leverage' extra training resources from the private sector.
This shift in call type represents a positive trend for companies seeking to 'leverage' their call center resources.
the right wing had lost much of its political 'leverage' in the Assembly
He uses his strong legs to gain 'leverage' and explode into defenders.
Application aware systems that 'leverage' technologies such as fabric virtualization will change all that.
A number of agreements are being signed by various organisations to 'leverage' the advantages of working together.
the organization needs to 'leverage' its key resources
They are used by minorities to block legislation and to gain bargaining 'leverage' with majorities.
Even events of the most serious nature get overshadowed by the political squabbles that will result as both sides attempt to 'leverage' the issue to their advantage.
He could have used a cluster of juniper bushes to gain 'leverage' .
The fruit goes in cut side down, and the handle gives you plenty of 'leverage' to extract all the juice, turning the peel inside out in the process.
When nothing came, he backed up, charged the wall, and pushed off, gaining enough 'leverage' to grab the top.
If you can't threaten someone with a vendetta, then you have very little 'leverage' in negotiations.
Players use their arms for 'leverage' when they jump, but that's no excuse for swinging their elbows with the intention of injuring an opponent.
He gets good 'leverage' and has adequate strength at the point of attack.
One of the primary reasons organizations fail to 'leverage' their existing data and business systems when they move to the Web is they feel it will take too much time.
He stresses the importance of getting out of one's stance quickly while maintaining good balance and 'leverage' .
The design, now standard equipment on all Top Fuel dragsters, used 'leverage' over brute force to apply more downforce with less drag, and the results were immediate.
The angled head and 10-inch handle provide good 'leverage' .
The NFL also needs multiple cities competing to host the game in order to get maximum 'leverage' in negotiations.
I raised my foot flat against the door to gain some 'leverage' and tugged as hard as I could.
Thus the US would have greater 'leverage' in negotiations over trade, investments and so forth.
A platform and an offset handle are designed to provide additional 'leverage' to ensure a quality, precise cut.
The best candidates for Linux in the enterprise are organizations that can 'leverage' their existing knowledge base.
The challenge for every business is how to 'leverage' the maximum potential from these employees.
my spade hit something solid that wouldn't respond to 'leverage'
the organization needs to 'leverage' its key resources
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