jog

¹

[ jog ]

verb (used with object)

, jogged, jog·ging.

1. to move or shake with a push or jerk:

   The horseman jogged the reins lightly.

2. 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.

3. to push slightly, as to arouse the attention; nudge:

   She jogged his elbow when she wanted to be introduced to one of his friends.

4. to stir or jolt into activity or alertness, as by a hint or reminder:

   to jog a person's memory.

5. to cause (a horse) to go at a steady trot.
6. Printing. to align the edges of (a stack of sheets of paper of the same size) by gently tapping.

verb (used without object)

, jogged, jog·ging.

1. to run at a leisurely, slow pace, especially as an outdoor exercise:

   He jogs two miles every morning to keep in shape.

   Synonyms: scamper, trot, lope

2. to run or ride at a steady trot:

   They jogged to the stable.

3. to move with a jolt or jerk:

   Her briefcase jogged against her leg as she walked.

4. to go or travel with a jolting pace or motion:

   The clumsy cart jogged down the bumpy road.

5. to go in a desultory or humdrum fashion (usually followed by on or along ):

   He just jogged along, getting by however he could.

noun

1. a shake; slight push; nudge.
2. a steady trot, as of a horse.
3. an act, instance, or period of jogging:

   to go for a jog before breakfast.

4. a jogging pace:

   He approached us at a jog.

jog

²

[ jog ]

noun

1. an irregularity of line or surface; projection; notch.
2. a bend or turn:

   a country road full of sudden jogs.

3. 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)

, jogged, jog·ging.

1. to bend or turn:

   The road jogs to the right beyond those trees.

jog

¹

/ dʒɒɡ /

verb

1. intr to run or move slowly or at a jog trot, esp for physical exercise
2. intr; foll by on or along to continue in a plodding way
3. tr to jar or nudge slightly; shake lightly
4. tr to remind; stimulate

   please jog my memory

5. tr printing to even up the edges of (a stack of paper); square up

noun

1. the act of jogging
2. a slight jar or nudge
3. a jogging motion; trot

jog

²

/ dʒɒɡ /

noun

1. a sharp protruding point in a surface; jag
2. a sudden change in course or direction

Other Words From

• jogger noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of jog¹

First recorded in 1540–50; origin uncertain; perhaps a blend of jot “to jog” (now dialectal) + shog ( def )

Origin of jog²

First recorded in 1705–15; variant of jag ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of jog¹

C14: probably variant of shog to shake, influenced by dialect jot to jolt

Origin of jog²

C18: probably variant of jag ¹

Example Sentences

Investigators hope the lifelike hologram will help jog memories and draw attention to the unsolved murder.

From BBC

Others are conceiving of the Budget as something of a steady start - maybe a jog - and hope the pace will ramp up later on.

From BBC

“You jog before you sprint — it’s the same with any exercise.”

From Los Angeles Times

Their first baseman and No. 3 hitter, an eight-time All-Star and the 2020 National League most valuable player, was pulled for a pinch-runner in the eighth inning, his severely sprained right ankle hurting so much he could barely jog to first base after his two-out single, and he is questionable for Wednesday night.

From Los Angeles Times

That said, every time I see batters stand still after Ball 4, shed their armor, then jog to first base, I miss Rose a little more.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• amble
• dash
• lope
• sprint
• trot