Como Pronunciar "jockey for position"
expression
JAH-kee fer puh-ZIHSH-uhn
JOK-ee fuh puh-ZISH-uhn
Definição
To compete or maneuver aggressively to get a better spot, advantage, or opportunity, often in a group or in a competitive situation.
Transcrição IPA
Inglês Americano
ˈdʒɑki/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /pəˈzɪʃən
Inglês Britânico
dʒˈɒki/ /fˈɔː/ /pəzˈɪʃən
Pronúncia Simplificada
EUA
JAH-kee fer puh-ZIHSH-uhn
UK
JOK-ee fuh puh-ZISH-uhn
Ouça em Contexto
The runners began to jockey for position at the start of the race.
Politicians often jockey for position before an election.
Employees in big companies sometimes jockey for position to get promotions.
You could tell everyone was jockeying for position as soon as the boss walked in.