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.