leverage
– v : to borrow money (use debt capital rather than equity capital) to fund a business or project, with the goal of increasing return on equity.
– n : the use of debt in a business; the beneficial effects of the use of debt (i.e., additional capital to fund the business without taking on more equity investment and the associated dilution).

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