|
To ride (a horse) in a race or event
“At 19 years old, he entered to jockey in the Kentucky Derby.”
To struggle by every available means to gain or achieve something
“But they are no longer in the situation of having to jockey desperately for celebrity endorsements.”
To maneuver, manipulate or handle something in a skillful manner
“McKenzie's decision to trust Keele to jockey the plane through the storm was evidence of his rock-solid confidence in the flying skills of his first officer.”
To cajole or manipulate someone into doing something
“Collard was by no means sure of me. His very attempt to jockey me into agreement proved that.”
To convince or manipulate
To deceive or fool someone
To move past someone or something with force
To carry forward the stake and winnings from a bet onto a subsequent wager
To make a concerted effort towards achieving a result
To travel by means of being carried (by an animal or vehicle)
To exploit someone for one's own benefit, especially in an underhanded way
A person who rides horses, especially as a profession in races or events
“Wells, the jockey who rode Blue Gown to victory in the Derby, was presented by his master with the stakes won on the occasion, amounting to a sum of over £6,000.”
A person who engages in deception for personal gain at the expense of others
A person who drives or pilots a vehicle
Related Words and Phrases
|
