How to Pronounce "jockey for position"
expression
JAH-kee fer puh-ZIHSH-uhn
JOK-ee fuh puh-ZISH-uhn
Definition
To compete or maneuver aggressively to get a better spot, advantage, or opportunity, often in a group or in a competitive situation.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdʒɑki/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /pəˈzɪʃən
British English
dʒˈɒki/ /fˈɔː/ /pəzˈɪʃən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
JAH-kee fer puh-ZIHSH-uhn
UK
JOK-ee fuh puh-ZISH-uhn
Listen in Context
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.