Definition
Definition of levered - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
mechanicalRare having a lever or leversRare
- The levered mechanism made it easier to lift the heavy lid.
2.
financeTECH. using debt to increase potential returnsTECH.
- The company was highly levered in its investments.
Expressions with levered
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company with heavy liabilities used to support day-to-day activity
The levered firm struggled to meet interest payments during the downturn.
Origin of levered
Old English, lever (to raise)
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cycling
levered bar to prop up a bicycle
Examples of levered in a sentence
He admired the levered design of the antique clock. Many levered firms face higher risks during economic downturns. Investors are cautious about levered portfolios in volatile markets.
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- French:à levier, emprunté, ...
- German:mit Hebel, fremdfinanziert, ...
- Italian:con leva, indebitato, ...
- Spanish:con palanca, endeudado, ...
- Portuguese:com alavanca, endividado, ...
- Chinese:有杠杆的, 杠杆化, ...
- Japanese:レバー付き, レバレッジの効いた, ...
- Arabic:مُزَوَّد بِرَافِعَة, مُمَوَّل بِالدَّيْن, ...
- Hebrew:מְמוּנָף, ...
- Russian:рычажный, кредитно-рычажный, ...
- Ukrainian:з важелем, заборгований, ...
- Hindi:लीवरयुक्त, उत्तोलन, ...
Definition of lever - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
machineryhandle or bar to operate machinery
- Pull the lever to start the engine.
2.
mechanicsTECH. rigid bar used to move a loadTECH.
- The lever helped lift the heavy rock.
3.
influencemeans of exerting pressure for influence
- He used his connections as a lever in negotiations.
Verb
1.
mechanicspry objects using a long bar for extra force
- He levered the rock out of the way.
2.
strategyuse something to achieve a goal or influence
- She levered her connections to get the job.
Images of lever
handle or bar to operate machinery 
rigid bar used to move a load
Expressions with lever
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means of gaining control or influence
The media can be a lever of power in politics.
lever used to change gears in a vehicle
He shifted the gear lever to drive.
operate a lever by pulling it
He pulled a lever to start the machine.
lever that you move to unlock or free a mechanism
Pull the release lever to fold the back seat down.
handle used by a person to make a machine slow or stop
He squeezed the brake lever to slow down the bicycle.
tool used for removing tires from rims
He used a tire lever to change the flat tire.
tool or mechanism providing leverage or advantage
The new policy acted as a lever arm for change.
tool with a handle and lever for pulling corks
He used a lever corkscrew to open the bottle.
handle-like bar moved to control or activate a device or mechanism
Pull the operating lever to start the machine safely.
device in a vehicle for changing direction of travel
He adjusted the reversing lever to switch the train's direction.
handle or bar moved by hand to operate or adjust a mechanism
Pull the control lever back slowly to lower the machine's speed.
lever used to change gears in a vehicle
He reached for the shift lever to change gears.
handle moved by hand to turn a switch on or off
Pull the switch lever to start the machine.
tool used to remove or install tyres on wheels
He used a tyre lever to fix the bicycle's flat tyre.
lever or handle that starts or controls movement in a machine or device
Pull the actuating lever to engage the safety mechanism on the press.
mechanical lever changing direction of force or motion
The bellcrank lever adjusted the airplane's control surfaces.
position on rings with body horizontal
The gymnast held a perfect lever hang during the routine.
control handle moved by hand to choose a machine setting
Push the selector lever forward to shift into drive.
Origin of lever
Old French, lever (to raise)
Examples of lever in a sentence
Adjust the lever to change the speed. He used a lever to open the stuck door. The mechanic adjusted the lever to fix the machine. The endorsement served as a lever in the campaign. She used the data as a lever to secure funding. They levered the lid off the old crate.
Using a crowbar, he levered the door open. He levered his skills to secure a promotion. They levered their influence to change the policy.
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- French:levier, lever, ...
- German:Hebel, hebeln, ...
- Italian:leva, sollevare, ...
- Spanish:palanca, apalancar, ...
- Portuguese:alavanca, alavancar, ...
- Chinese:杠杆, 撬动, ...
- Japanese:レバー, てこで動かす, ...
- Arabic:عَتَلَة, رفع باستخدام عتلة, ...
- Hebrew:יָדִית, לְחַלֵּץ בְּמָנוֹף, ...
- Russian:рычаг, поддевать, ...
- Ukrainian:важіль, відсувати, ...
- Hindi:लीवर, उचकाना, ...
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