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Definition lever in American English

lever noun

[countable] noun
/ˈlevər/
1

a long handle that you pull or push to operate a machine

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2

a solid bar, often made of metal, that you put under a heavy object to move it. A lever is a simple machine.

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3

something that you use for making people do something that you want them to do

Example

Farmers may find a lever to persuade supermarkets to stock more local produce.

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Definition lever in American English