lever

• Ein starrer Stab oder Balken, der um einen Drehpunkt schwenkt, um Kraft und Bewegung zu übertragen und zum Anheben oder Verschieben von Gegenständen dient. Im übertragenen Sinn auch ein Hebel oder Mittel, mit dem man Einfluss ausübt.

A rigid bar or rod that pivots on a fulcrum to transmit force and motion, used to lift or move objects.

1. Simple machineB2formalscientific

   A rigid bar that pivots about a fixed point (fulcrum) to move a load with less effort.

   Hebel

   • A seesaw is a classic example of a lever.
   • He used a long lever to lift the heavy rock.
   • The lever principle is applied in many tools like crowbars and scissors.

2. Control handleA2formaltechnical

   A handle or bar used to operate a machine, vehicle, or piece of equipment.

   Bedienhebel

   • Pull the lever to start the engine.
   • The pilot pushed the control lever forward.
   • She adjusted the lever on the chair to recline it.

   Synonymebarcontrolhandlestick

3. Influence or advantageB2informal

   Something used to gain power, influence, or advantage in a situation.

   Hebel

   • His knowledge of the market gave him a strong lever in negotiations.
   • She used her connections as a lever to get the job.
   • The threat of a strike was a powerful lever for the union.

   Synonymeadvantagebargaining chipcloutedgeinfluenceleveragepowerpullswayweight

• Verb, das bedeutet, etwas mit einem Hebel anzuheben, zu bewegen oder zu manipulieren, oder Einfluss oder Ressourcen einzusetzen, um ein Ergebnis zu erzielen.

A verb meaning to lift, move, or manipulate something using a lever, or to use influence or resources to achieve a result.

1. Move with a leverB2formal

   To lift or move something using a lever.

   Mit einem Hebel bewegen

   • He levered the heavy rock out of the ground.
   • They levered the crate onto the truck using a metal bar.
   • She levered the lid off the paint can.

   Synonymeforcepriseprizeprywrench

2. Use influence or powerC1formal

   To use something (like influence, money, or resources) to achieve a result.

   Einfluss geltend machen

   • The company levered its market position to negotiate better terms.
   • He levered his connections to get the job.
   • They levered the deal by offering additional services.

   Synonymebring to bearemployexertexploitleverageuseutilizewield