noun
- plural of lever; rigid bars that pivot on a fulcrum to lift or move objects
- handles or controls used to operate machinery or equipment
- means of accomplishing a purpose or applying pressure
Usage: figurative
verb
- third person singular present of lever; moves or lifts using a lever
Examples
- The workers used metal levers to move the heavy stones.
- She pulled the levers to control the crane’s movement.
- The mechanic operates several levers in the cockpit.
- Political connections serve as levers of influence.
- He levers the lid off the paint can with a screwdriver.
- The system uses multiple levers to distribute weight evenly.
- Economic sanctions are powerful levers in international relations.