leverage
Translation
influence, advantage, leverage
Examples
The company has little leverage in negotiations.
The company has little influence in negotiations.
Use a longer bar to get more leverage.
Use a longer bar to get more mechanical advantage.
Grammar Patterns
((leverage)) ((over/with sb./sth.)) influence or power over sb./sth. The company has little leverage in negotiations.
Similar Words
Synonyms: influence, power, advantage, clout
Etymology
From Old French 'levier' (a lever), from 'lever' (to raise).
Memory Tips
Think of a lever on a seesaw; a small push on one end creates a big lift on the other.