leverage >> ˈliːv(ə)rɪdʒ
Definition: [noun] the exertion of force by means of a lever.
Example: my spade hit something solid that wouldn't respond to leverage
Definition: [noun] the ratio of a company's loan capital (debt) to the value of its ordinary shares (equity); gearing.
Definition: [verb] use borrowed capital for (an investment), expecting the profits made to be greater than the interest payable.
Example: without clear legal title to their assets, they own property that cannot be leveraged as collateral for loans
Definition: [verb] use (something) to maximum advantage.
Example: the organization needs to leverage its key resources