lever

• Barra o varilla rígida que gira sobre un punto de apoyo para transmitir fuerza y movimiento, utilizada para levantar o mover objetos. También puede referirse a una palanca de control o mando.

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.

   Palanca (máquina simple)

   • 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.

   Palanca de control

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

   Sinónimosbarcontrolhandlestick

3. Influence or advantageB2informal

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

   palanca (influencia o ventaja)

   • 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.

   Sinónimosadvantagebargaining chipcloutedgeinfluenceleveragepowerpullswayweight

• Verbo que significa mover, levantar o manipular algo con una palanca, o utilizar influencia o recursos para lograr un resultado.

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.

   mover con palanca

   • 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.

   Sinónimosforcepriseprizeprywrench

2. Use influence or powerC1formal

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

   utilizar influencia o poder

   • 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.

   Sinónimosbring to bearemployexertexploitleverageuseutilizewield