leverage — le·ver·age 1 / le vrij, və rij/ n: the use of credit to enhance one s speculative capacity leverage 2 vt aged, ag·ing: to provide (as a corporation) or supplement (as money) with leverage Merriam Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam Webster. 1996 … Law dictionary
leverage — [lev′ərij, lē′vərij] n. 1. the action of a lever 2. the increased force resulting from this 3. means of accomplishing some purpose vt. leveraged, leveraging to speculate in (a business investment) largely through the use of borrowed funds, or… … English World dictionary
Leverage (finance) — In finance, leverage (sometimes referred to as gearing in the United Kingdom) is a general term for any technique to multiply gains and losses.[1] Common ways to attain leverage are borrowing money, buying fixed assets and using derivatives.[2]… … Wikipedia
leverage — /lev euhr ij, lee veuhr /, n., v., leveraged, leveraging. n. 1. the action of a lever. 2. the mechanical advantage or power gained by using a lever. 3. power or ability to act or to influence people, events, decisions, etc.; sway: Being the only… … Universalium
leverage sth up — UK US leverage (sth) up Phrasal Verb with leverage({{}}/ˈliːvərɪdʒ/ US /ˈlevərɪdʒ/ verb [T] ► to increase the amount of money borrowed: »He wanted them to leverage up the company and buy back some stock. leverage yourself up »Hedge funds… … Financial and business terms
leverage up — UK US leverage (sth) up Phrasal Verb with leverage({{}}/ˈliːvərɪdʒ/ US /ˈlevərɪdʒ/ verb [T] ► to increase the amount of money borrowed: »He wanted them to leverage up the company and buy back some stock. leverage yourself up »Hedge funds… … Financial and business terms
leverage — le|ver|age1 [ˈli:vərıdʒ US ˈle , ˈli: ] n [U] 1.) influence that you can use to make people do what you want ▪ diplomatic leverage by the US 2.) the action, power, or use of a lever leverage 2 leverage2 v [T] AmE technical 1.) to make money… … Dictionary of contemporary English
Leverage Management Buy-Out — Leveraged buyout Un financement d acquisition par emprunt, également désignée par le sigle LBO (pour l anglais leveraged buy out) consiste à racheter une société en ayant recours à de l endettement bancaire aussi appelé effet de levier. C est l… … Wikipédia en Français
Leverage buy-out — Leveraged buyout Un financement d acquisition par emprunt, également désignée par le sigle LBO (pour l anglais leveraged buy out) consiste à racheter une société en ayant recours à de l endettement bancaire aussi appelé effet de levier. C est l… … Wikipédia en Français
Leverage buy out — Leveraged buyout Un financement d acquisition par emprunt, également désignée par le sigle LBO (pour l anglais leveraged buy out) consiste à racheter une société en ayant recours à de l endettement bancaire aussi appelé effet de levier. C est l… … Wikipédia en Français
leverage (to) — Use borrowed funds to make an investment; the ratio of borrowed funds to invested capital in a business; influence. ► “The Buick would be one of many individual car line programs GM is expected to implement to leverage its estimated $5 million… … American business jargon