lever
noun
a rigid bar that pivots about one point and that is used to move an object at a second point by a force applied at a third.
levers
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pluralof lever.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof lever (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
levernouna rigid bar that pivots about one point and that is used to move an object at a second point by a force applied at a third.
Example Sentences
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“If we see levers or a path that we believe would create superior value for our shareholders than executing our current strategy, we will, of course, carefully consider them,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 29, 2026
He has additional levers to pull, such as further upping its food game and attracting more customers in the typically slower afternoon.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026
"Changing anything about the menu, decor, or branding at this point is dangerous, so there are few levers to attract new customers," Pozner said.
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
These are levers we can pull that change the math in our favor.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 17, 2026
The children watched as the clockwork gears and levers inside the man began to engage.
From "The Invention of Hugo Cabret" by Brian Selznick
