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leverage (EN)
substantiv, verb

substantiv “leverage”

entall leverage, flertall leverages eller utellelig
  1. innflytelse eller makt brukt for å oppnå et ønsket resultat
    The union members used their collective strength as leverage during negotiations.
  2. vektstangseffekt
    Using a longer wrench gives you more leverage to loosen the bolt.
  3. Giring (finans, bruken av lånte midler for å øke investeringspotensialet)
    High leverage can lead to higher profits but also increases risk.
  4. (finans) forholdet mellom et selskaps gjeld og dets egenkapital
    The company's high leverage made investors cautious.

verb “leverage”

infinitiv leverage; han leverages; preteritum leveraged; perfektum part. leveraged; ger. leveraging
  1. å bruke noe til maksimal fordel
    The company leveraged its research to develop new products.
  2. Gire (finans, å bruke lånte midler for å øke investeringspotensialet)
    The investor decided to leverage his portfolio to increase profits.