leverage
B1CEFR level
45/100Rarity: uncommon
TechnicalRegister
Law verb
To fund an acquisition or operation largely with borrowed money.
The sponsor leveraged the buyout heavily, loading the target with acquisition debt.
Business noun
The use of borrowed capital to amplify potential returns.
High leverage magnified both the gains and the losses.
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