To jockey means to try hard to get an advantage, like a good place or position. People use this word when someone works carefully and cleverly to win.
He jockeys for the best seat at work.
She jockeyed to get the top job.
To jockey means to move or guide something carefully and cleverly, often to get the best position. People can jockey cars, boats, or themselves.
He jockeyed the car through the narrow street.
She jockeyed her way to the front line.
A jockey can be a small part of a machine that helps control or adjust it. People use this word in technology and engineering.
Use the jockey to adjust the machine speed.
The jockey moves the controls easily.
To jockey can mean to change channels or stations quickly to find something you like on TV or radio. It is an informal way to say ‘switch’ or ‘surf’ channels.
She jockeyed between TV channels last night.
I jockey the radio to find good music.
In some places, a jockey is a person who sells goods, often in busy markets or events. They work quickly and speak well to sell things.
The jockey sold fruits at the street market.
A jockey sells tickets near the event.
