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alavancar

verbgeneral usecommon/ɐlɐvɐ̃ˈkaɾ/a·la·van·car

Definition

1

1. To lift or move something using a lever. 2. (Figurative) To leverage; to use something to maximum advantage to achieve a greater effect.

Usage examples

They managed to alavancar the rock with a crowbar.
The marketing campaign was designed to alavancar brand awareness.

Common combinations

to leverage resourcesto leverage sales