Jockeyed: meaning, definitions and examples
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jockeyed
[ หdสษkiหd ]
maneuvering position
The term 'jockeyed' is the past tense of the verb 'jockey', which means to maneuver something into a desired position, often through skillful or clever effort. It can be used in contexts where someone is trying to gain an advantage or manipulate a situation to their favor. This word can refer to various scenarios, including sports, negotiations, and strategic planning. Essentially, to jockey means to exert effort in order to position oneself advantageously.
Synonyms
managed, maneuvered, navigate, positioned
Examples of usage
- He jockeyed for a better position in the race.
- They jockeyed for control over the committee.
- The players jockeyed for the best starting spots.
- She jockeyed her way into the conversation.
Translations
Translations of the word "jockeyed" in other languages:
๐ต๐น jockeyed
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคเฅเคก
๐ฉ๐ช jockeyed
๐ฎ๐ฉ jockeyed
๐บ๐ฆ ะถะพะฝะณะปัะฒะฐัะธ
๐ต๐ฑ jockeyed
๐ฏ๐ต ใธใงใใญใผใใใ
๐ซ๐ท jockeyed
๐ช๐ธ jockeyed
๐น๐ท jockeyed
๐ฐ๐ท ์กฐ์ข ๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ุชู ุช ุงูุณูุทุฑุฉ ุนูู
๐จ๐ฟ jockeyed
๐ธ๐ฐ jockeyed
๐จ๐ณ ๆๆง
๐ธ๐ฎ jockeyed
๐ฎ๐ธ jockeyed
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถะพะบะตะนะปะตะฝะณะตะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แฏแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ jockeyed
๐ฒ๐ฝ jockeyed
Etymology
The word 'jockey' origins from the late 15th century, derived from the Middle French 'jockey', which was a diminutive of 'jock', a Scot's version of the name John. It initially referred to a stable boy or a horse trader. The term evolved over time to denote a professional horse racer, reflecting the skill and agility required in horse racing. As the verb form emerged, 'jockey' came to signify any act of maneuvering or skillful handling of various situations, extending beyond horse racing to include a broader array of contexts, including business and sports. Its usage in the phrase 'jockey for position' illustrates the competitive nature of the term, indicating active efforts to create advantageous situations. Over centuries, 'jockeying' has become a common expression in English, often associated with strategic manipulation in various competitive fields.