| Front | lever |
|---|---|
| Back | noun, verb BrE /ˈliːvə(r)/NAmE /ˈlevər/noun 1 a handle used to operate a vehicle or piece of machineryPull the lever towards you to adjust the speed. see also gear lever 2 a long piece of wood, metal, etc. used for lifting or opening sth by sb placing one end of it under an object and pushing down on the other endWe had to use a lever to prise open the window. 3 ~ (for/against sth) an action that is used to put pressure on sb to do sth they do not want to doThe threat of sanctions is our most powerful lever for peace. verb to move sth with a lever prise~ sth + adv./prep. I levered the lid off the pot with a knife.~ sth + adj. They managed to lever the door open. |
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