hebeln — meaning in English

English meaning

• lever noun A rigid bar that pivots on a fixed point, used to lift or move something with less effort.
• leverage noun Power or influence used to get an advantage or achieve a desired result.

Senses

hebeln is used for these senses in English:

• lever (transitive) To move with a lever.
• leverage (transitive, chiefly, US, slang, business) To use; to exploit; to manipulate in order to take full advantage (of something).

lever — full definition

1. noun A rigid bar that pivots on a fixed point, used to lift or move something with less effort.
2. noun A handle or bar used to operate a mechanism.
3. verb To move or force something using a lever, literally or figuratively.

leverage — full definition

1. noun Power or influence used to get an advantage or achieve a desired result.
2. noun The use of borrowed money to increase the potential return of an investment.
3. verb To use something to maximum advantage.

Related German words