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leverage (EN)
Selfstandige naamwoord, werkwoord

Selfstandige naamwoord “leverage”

enkelvoud leverage, meervoud leverages of ontelbaar
  1. invloed of mag wat gebruik word om 'n gewenste resultaat te bereik
    The union members used their collective strength as leverage during negotiations.
  2. hefboom
    Using a longer wrench gives you more leverage to loosen the bolt.
  3. hefboom (finansies, die gebruik van geleende fondse om beleggingspotensiaal te verhoog)
    High leverage can lead to higher profits but also increases risk.
  4. (finansies) die verhouding van 'n maatskappy se skuld tot sy ekwiteitskapitaal
    The company's high leverage made investors cautious.

werkwoord “leverage”

infinitief leverage; hy leverages; verlede tyd leveraged; verlede deelw. leveraged; ger. leveraging
  1. iets tot maksimum voordeel gebruik
    The company leveraged its research to develop new products.
  2. hefboom (finansies, om geleende fondse te gebruik om beleggingspotensiaal te verhoog)
    The investor decided to leverage his portfolio to increase profits.