gain leverage

Translations
получить рычаг
The company tried to gain leverage over its competitors by acquiring more patents.
Компания пыталась получить рычаг над конкурентами, приобретая больше патентов.
Definitions
To obtain an advantage, influence, or power in a situation, often by using resources, information, or strategic actions to improve one's position.
Words
leverage

noun
рычаг
gain

verb
получать