exert leverage

Frequency: 7.010.0 per million words

to apply force or pressure to create a mechanical advantage

leverageVERB + LEVERAGE (physical force)

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Examples (10)

  • To open the heavy safe, he had to exert considerable leverage.
  • The engineer explained how to exert optimal leverage using the crowbar.
  • She needed to exert more leverage on the stubborn bolt to loosen it.
  • By adjusting the fulcrum, you can exert greater leverage with less effort.
  • They were unable to exert enough leverage to move the massive rock.
  • The ancient Greeks understood how to exert mechanical leverage effectively.
  • He carefully positioned the tool to exert maximum leverage on the object.
  • With the right technique, you can exert surprising leverage even with small tools.
  • The team struggled to exert any leverage against the tightly sealed lid.
  • Learning to exert proper leverage is crucial in many physical tasks.