Jockey
Pronunciation: /ˈdʒɑːkiː/
Jockey (noun)
- a person who rides horses in races, usually as a job
- someone who uses skill to achieve something, often by being clever or tricky
Examples
- The jockey guided the horse to victory.
- A skilled jockey can make all the difference in a race.
Common collocations: professional jockey, jockey's saddle, political jockey, corporate jockey, jockey for position
Jockey (verb)
- to move or handle something skillfully, often to gain an advantage
- to compete with others to get a better position or advantage
Examples
- She jockeyed the car through the narrow streets.
- He jockeyed his way to the front of the line.