apalancar

verb/ɐpɐlɐ̃ˈkaɾ/low

a·pa·lan·car

Definition

To support or lift with a lever; (figuratively) to boost, support, or leverage something, especially in a financial or project context.

They levered the beam with an iron bar to free the animal.

The loan will leverage the company's expansion.

syn

De a- + palanco (var. de 'palanque') + -ar.