levering (B2)
verb
Pronunciation: /ˈliːvərɪŋ/
Definition
Using influence or persuasion to gain support or achieve a desired outcome.
Examples
She was levering her connections to get the best deal.
He spent weeks levering public opinion in favor of the new policy.
The politician was accused of levering campaign donations for personal favors.
How to Use levering
- lever for (prepositional phrase)
- To use influence or persuasion to gain support for something. — "He was levering support for his new initiative for the upcoming election."
- lever into (prepositional phrase)
- To use influence or persuasion to make someone do something. — "They tried levering him into signing the contract by threatening legal action."
- lever out (phrasal verb)
- To use a lever to remove something. — "The construction workers had to lever out the old pipes."
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