A jog is a noun meaning a slow run. It is the action or event of running slowly for exercise. People say 'go for a jog' to talk about this activity.
He took a short jog this morning.
My daily jog helps me feel good.
To jog can mean to push or shake something a little to get it moving or working again. This use is common with machines or small objects.
Please jog the handle to open the door.
He jogged the old engine to start it again.
To jog someone’s memory means to help them remember something by reminding them gently. It is often used in speaking and writing when one cannot remember details.
Can you jog my memory about our meeting?
That song jogged her memory of school.
In printing, to jog means to move paper or type slightly to make sure everything is positioned correctly. This technical meaning is used mainly in printing and graphic design.
The printer jogged the paper before printing more copies.
You need to jog the typeset to fix alignment.
To jog can also mean to hit or push something lightly. It usually causes a small movement or change in position. This meaning is common in everyday situations.
The child jogged the toy car on the floor.
She jogged his arm to get attention.
