lever

a tool or part of a machine that is used to lift heavy objects, open doors, etc.

palanca, accionador

• use a lever

Collocations lever mechanism · lever action

• He used a lever to open the heavy door.

  Usó una palanca para abrir la puerta pesada.

a way of achieving an advantage or getting what you want, especially in business or politics.

estrategia, recurso

• use a lever

Collocations leverage position · lever of power

• The company used its financial leverage to gain control over the market.

  La empresa utilizó su posición financiera para ganar el control del mercado.