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jog
1[jog]
verb (used with object)
to move or shake with a push or jerk.
The horseman jogged the reins lightly.
to cause to function with a jolt for a moment or in a series of disconnected motions.
He jogged the motor and started the machine.
to push slightly, as to arouse the attention; nudge.
She jogged his elbow when she wanted to be introduced to one of his friends.
to stir or jolt into activity or alertness, as by a hint or reminder.
to jog a person's memory.
to cause (a horse) to go at a steady trot.
Printing.to align the edges of (a stack of sheets of paper of the same size) by gently tapping.
verb (used without object)
to run at a leisurely, slow pace, especially as an outdoor exercise.
He jogs two miles every morning to keep in shape.
Synonyms: , ,to run or ride at a steady trot.
They jogged to the stable.
to move with a jolt or jerk.
Her briefcase jogged against her leg as she walked.
to go or travel with a jolting pace or motion.
The clumsy cart jogged down the bumpy road.
to go in a desultory or humdrum fashion (usually followed by on oralong ).
He just jogged along, getting by however he could.
noun
a shake; slight push; nudge.
a steady trot, as of a horse.
an act, instance, or period of jogging.
to go for a jog before breakfast.
a jogging pace.
He approached us at a jog.
jog
2[jog]
noun
an irregularity of line or surface; projection; notch.
a bend or turn.
a country road full of sudden jogs.
Theater.a narrow flat placed at right angles to another flat to make a corner, used especially in sets representing an interior.
verb (used without object)
to bend or turn.
The road jogs to the right beyond those trees.
jog
1/ ɒɡ /
verb
(intr) to run or move slowly or at a jog trot, esp for physical exercise
(intr; foll by on or along) to continue in a plodding way
(tr) to jar or nudge slightly; shake lightly
(tr) to remind; stimulate
please jog my memory
(tr) printing to even up the edges of (a stack of paper); square up
noun
the act of jogging
a slight jar or nudge
a jogging motion; trot
jog
2/ ɒɡ /
noun
a sharp protruding point in a surface; jag
a sudden change in course or direction
Other 51Թ Forms
- jogger noun
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of jog1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of jog1
Origin of jog2
Example Sentences
He was last seen wearing a black puffer-style jacket with black jogging bottoms.
The jog he was about to make to the mound at Dodger Stadium would be the first steps of what is likely the final chapter of his spectacular career.
Betts was jogging into place to be on the receiving end of his son’s ceremonial pitch, which was supposed to be thrown from just in front of the plate.
Draper jogged to his chair at the end of the set to try and find some energy, often shouting "Jack, come on!" after an error and berating himself.
With the sun high in the sky, runners clustered near the start line, bouncing, stretching and jogging in place.
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