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leverage in Dutch

leverage in Dutch is hefboom, hefboomkracht, invloed — leverage means power or influence used to get an advantage or achieve a desired result.

leverage in Dutch

hefboom
noun
A force compounded by means of a lever rotating around a pivot.
hefboomkracht
noun
A force compounded by means of a lever rotating around a pivot.
hefboom
noun
(by extension) Any influence which is compounded or used to gain an advantage.
hefboomkracht
noun
(by extension) Any influence which is compounded or used to gain an advantage.
invloed
noun
(by extension) Any influence which is compounded or used to gain an advantage.
voordeel
noun
(by extension) Any influence which is compounded or used to gain an advantage.
hefboomfonds
noun
(finance) The use of borrowed funds with a contractually determined return to increase the ability to invest and earn an expected higher return, but usually at high risk.
leverage
noun
(finance) The use of borrowed funds with a contractually determined return to increase the ability to invest and earn an expected higher return, but usually at high risk.
uitbuiten
verb
(transitive, chiefly, US, slang, business) To use; to exploit; to manipulate in order to take full advantage (of something).
profiteren
verb
(transitive, chiefly, US, slang, business) To use; to exploit; to manipulate in order to take full advantage (of something).

What does "leverage" mean?

  1. noun Power or influence used to get an advantage or achieve a desired result.
    "The union used its leverage to negotiate better pay and conditions."
  2. noun The use of borrowed money to increase the potential return of an investment.
    "The fund relies heavily on leverage, which increases both potential gains and risk."
  3. verb To use something to maximum advantage.
    "The startup leveraged its social media following to launch the new product."
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leverage in a sentence

  • The union used its leverage to negotiate better pay and conditions.
  • The fund relies heavily on leverage, which increases both potential gains and risk.
  • The startup leveraged its social media following to launch the new product.

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What is "leverage" in Dutch?

"leverage" in Dutch is hefboom, hefboomkracht, invloed. leverage means: Power or influence used to get an advantage or achieve a desired result.

How do you use "leverage" in a sentence?

Example: "The union used its leverage to negotiate better pay and conditions." In Dutch, "leverage" is hefboom, hefboomkracht, invloed.

Are there other ways to say "leverage" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 8 translations listed for "leverage": hefboom, hefboomkracht, invloed, voordeel, hefboomfonds, leverage.

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