Usage of leverage. What does this mean?

[Sureshvemuri]

How can I use the word "leverage".
What does this mean?
Thanks,
Suresh

[Jamie (K)]

Leverage has several meanings, depending on the context. Look it up in an English-to-English dictionary, and if it's not clear, ask a more specific question.

[Darkangel12891]

but in dictionary, it is just one meaning:the action of a lever, mechanical advantage gained by the lever. can you check it again

[Jamie (K)]

http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/leverage

http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/leverage

http://www.ldoceonline.com/dictionary/leverage_2

http://www.investopedia.com/terms/l/leverage.asp