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Jockeying: meaning, definitions and examples

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jockeying

 

[ หˆdส’ษ’kiษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

competition positioning

Jockeying refers to the act of maneuvering oneself or one's position in a competitive environment, often in a strategic way to gain an advantage over others. This term is commonly used in various contexts, including sports, business, and personal relationships, where individuals or groups attempt to outsmart or outmaneuver their rivals. The term can also imply a level of urgency or pressure in the pursuit of one's goals.

Synonyms

maneuvering, outmaneuvering, positioning, strategizing

Examples of usage

  • She was jockeying for position in the competitive job market.
  • The athletes were jockeying for the lead in the race.
  • During negotiations, he was jockeying to get the best deal.
  • They were jockeying for influence in the upcoming election.

Translations

Translations of the word "jockeying" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น manobras

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคœเฅ‰เค•เฅ€เคฟเค‚เค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Jockeying

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bermaneuver

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะถะพะฝะณะปัŽะฒะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ manewrowanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ธใƒงใƒƒใ‚ญใƒผๆดปๅ‹•

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท manล“uvre

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ maniobras

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท manevra

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์กฐ์ข…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู†ุงูˆุฑุงุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ manรฉvrovรกnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ manรฉvrovanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ“ๆŽง

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ manevriranje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hreyfingar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะฐะฝะตะฒั€ะปะตัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒœแƒ”แƒ•แƒ แƒ˜แƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ manipulyasiya

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ maniobras

Etymology

The term 'jockeying' is derived from the word 'jockey,' which originally referred to a person who rides horses in races. The term comes from the late Middle English 'jokey,' which has roots in the Old French term 'jocquier' meaning 'to manage.' The use of 'jockey' to indicate cunning or crafty maneuvering in other contexts emerged in the 19th century as the act of a rider in a race was seen as a metaphor for competition and strategy. Over time, 'jockeying' broadened in scope, becoming associated with various fields such as politics, business, and everyday interpersonal interactions, where people seek to gain advantage through tactical movements or schemes.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,539 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.