Collocations for lever - noun
1. handle for operating a machine
ADJ.
brake, control, gear
VERB + LEVER
move, operate, position, press, pull, push, put, release, set, throw
When the lever is operated, the machine sews backwards. | To release the brake, pull the lever towards you. | Push the gear lever into first. | The machine will stop immediately once the lever is released. | Set all three levers to the 0 position. | He threw a lever and the engines roared to life.
When the lever is operated, the machine sews backwards. | To release the brake, pull the lever towards you. | Push the gear lever into first. | The machine will stop immediately once the lever is released. | Set all three levers to the 0 position. | He threw a lever and the engines roared to life.
PREP.
by (means of) a ~
Themachine is operated by means of alever.
Themachine is operated by means of alever.
PHRASES
the position of the lever
2. means of achieving sth
ADJ.
powerful, useful
VERB + LEVER
act as, be, give sb, provide (sb with), serve as | use sth as
PREP.
~ against
If this allegation istrue, it will give us a useful leveragainst him.
If this allegation istrue, it will give us a useful leveragainst him.
~ for
This couldserve as a powerful lever for peace.
This couldserve as a powerful lever for peace.