0 present participle of lever --
1 to move a bar or handle around a fixed point, so that one end of it can be pushed or pulled in order to control the operation of a machine or move a heavy or stiff object: --
2 to change a situation in order to suit yourself, often using unfair methods: --
He has used his background to lever himself up in his military career.
The team need to lever themselves a little further away from the relegation zone.
She was allowed to lever him out of the job he enjoyed so much.
She thrust back the bright patchwork quilt and levered herself to a sitting position.