1Use of borrowed funds or other means to increase the potential return (and risk) on an investment; figuratively, leveraging resources to amplify effect.
企業は成長のために負債でレバレッジをかけた。
The company used debt leverage to fuel growth.
投資ファンドはレバレッジを効かせて高いリターンを狙ったが、リスクも大きくなった。
The investment fund leveraged its positions to seek higher returns, but the risk increased as well.
マーケティングで小さな予算をレバレッジして大きな効果を出すことが重要だ。
In marketing, it's important to leverage a small budget to produce a large effect.