# leveraging

Pronunciation: US say "LEV-er-ij-ing" /ˈlɛv(ə)ɹɪd͡ʒɪŋ/; UK say "LEE-vuh-ri-jing" /ˈliːv(ə)ɹɪd͡ʒɪŋ/

## Verb

1. Present participle and gerund of leverage. *(slang, US)* — present participle and gerund of leverage
   - Simple: The -ing form of leverage. Use it after is, are or was, or as the name of the action.
   - _The startup is leveraging its partnership with a major bank to win new clients._
   - _She is leveraging her language skills to find a job abroad._

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