leverage

the use of borrowed money to increase the potential return on an investment

apalancamiento financiero, uso de capital ajenos

• use leverage

Collocations financial leverage · leverage ratio

• The company used its financial leverage to expand.

  La empresa utilizó su apalancamiento financiero para expandirse.

the use of a person's or organization's strengths and resources to gain an advantage over others

utilizar recursos, ventaja estratégica

• use leverage

Collocations strategic leverage · leverage assets

• The company is trying to gain a competitive advantage by leveraging its technology.

  La empresa está intentando obtener una ventaja competitiva mediante el uso de su tecnología.

a mechanical device that uses a rigid bar to lift or move something by pushing down on one end of the bar and using the other end as a support point

palanca, mecanismo de palanca

• use leverage

Collocations mechanical advantage · leverage point

• The mechanic used a lever to lift the car.

  El mecánico utilizó una palanca para levantar el coche.

to use one's influence or power to achieve a desired outcome

influir, ejercer influencia

• leverage something

Collocations leverage influence · leverage power

• She leveraged her connections to get the job.

  Ella utilizó sus contactos para conseguir el trabajo.