Definitions

1. verb

to reduce or eliminate debt, often by selling assets or restructuring a company’s finances

“The company had to deleverage its balance sheet after the economic downturn.”

2. verb

to reduce or eliminate a financial obligation, such as a loan or a mortgage

“The couple deleveraged their home by refinancing their mortgage at a lower interest rate.”

3. noun

the act or process of reducing or eliminating debt

“The company’s deleverage strategy involved selling off non-core assets to pay off its debts.”

4. noun

a reduction or elimination of financial obligations or debt

“The company’s deleverage allowed it to focus on its core business and improve its bottom line.”