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In natural English speech, "lever" appears in contexts such as: "represents it's asymmetric warfare it's a rinky-dink operation pulling a huge lever and driving radical change so my worst PR catastrophe of the year was the most important thing we did at that time and we keep trying to think along these lines I got a call one day in my office". Listen to the exact timestamped clip in the accompanying video with synchronized subtitles.

noun

IPA/ˈlɛv.ɚ/

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represents it's asymmetric warfare it's a rinky-dink operation pulling a huge

lever and driving radical change so my worst PR catastrophe of the year was the most important thing we did at that time

and we keep trying to think along these lines I got a call one day in my office

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noun

A rigid piece which is capable of turning about one point, or axis (fulcrum), and in which are two or more other points where forces are applied; — used for transmitting and modifying force and motion.

noun

“Retractable steps and handrails are provided on each side of the cars. The steps, which are under the control of the guard, are operated by hand levers in the entrance vestibule.”

verb

To move with a lever.

“With great effort and a big crowbar I managed to lever the beam off the floor.”

Synonyms:purchase

verb

To use, operate or move (something) like a lever (physically).

“Sullen now, with stultified spleen, Mrs Dibble grappled her crutches and levered herself upright after an ungainly struggle.”

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