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alavancar

verb/ɐlɐvɐ̃ˈkaɾ/medium

a·la·van·car

Definition

1. To lift or move something using a lever. 2. (Figurative) To leverage; to use something to maximum advantage to achieve a greater effect.
They managed to alavancar the rock with a crowbar.
The marketing campaign was designed to alavancar brand awareness.
Common collocations
to leverage resourcesto leverage sales

Etymology

De alavanca + -ar.

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