leverage
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Meaning · English
To use; to exploit; to manipulate in order to take full advantage (of something).
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
They plan to leverage the publicity into a good distribution agreement.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “leverage” mean?
To use; to exploit; to manipulate in order to take full advantage (of something).
Is “leverage” formal or informal?
leverage is generally slang.