The acquisition or the act of buying something by payment of money or its equivalent.
To obtain in exchange for money or goods.
The mechanical advantage gained by being in a position to use a lever.
obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction: "The family purchased a new car"; "The conglomerate acquired a new company"; "She buys for the big department store"
the mechanical advantage gained by being in a position to use a lever
the acquisition of something for payment; "they closed the purchase with a handshake"
a means of exerting influence or gaining advantage; "he could get no purchase on the situation"
something acquired by purchase
obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction; "The family purchased a new car"; "The conglomerate acquired a new company"; "She buys for the big department store"
the acquisition of something for payment
a means of exerting influence or gaining advantage
obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
