verb
- competing or maneuvering for advantage or a favorable position
Usage: present participle of jockey
Examples
- The candidates were jockeying for position in the polls.
- Several companies are jockeying to win the government contract.
- Players were jockeying for spots on the starting lineup.
- The cars were jockeying for the lead in the final lap.
- Politicians have been jockeying for influence within the party.
- Students were jockeying to get the best seats in the auditorium.