1. (

• purchase

) the acquisition of something for payment; "they closed the purchase with a handshake" ;

2. (

• purchase

) something acquired by purchase ;

3. (

• purchase ,

) a means of exerting influence or gaining advantage; "he could get no purchase on the situation" ;

4. (

• leverage ,
• purchase

) the mechanical advantage gained by being in a position to use a lever ;

1. (

• buy ,
• 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" ;