jockey

• Substantiv, das eine Person bezeichnet, die bei Pferderennen reitet, oder eine Person, die ein Fahrzeug, eine Maschine oder ein Gerät bedient bzw. steuert.

A noun referring to a person who rides horses in races, or an operator of a vehicle, machine, or apparatus.

1. Horse racing riderB1formalsport

   A person who rides horses in races, especially as a profession.

   Jockey

   • The jockey spurred his horse to a final sprint.
   • She became a professional jockey at the age of 18.
   • The jockey checked the saddle before mounting.
   • He lost the race because his jockey was inexperienced.

   Synonymerider

2. Operator of a vehicle or deviceB1formal

   A person who operates a specified vehicle, machine, or apparatus, often as a job.

   Bediener eines Fahrzeugs oder Geräts

   • He works as a disk jockey at the local radio station.
   • The crane jockey lifted the heavy steel beams carefully.
   • A computer jockey can fix most software issues remotely.
   • The taxi jockey knew all the shortcuts through town.

   Synonymecontrollerdriverhandleroperatorpilot

• Sich geschickt oder auch rücksichtslos verhalten, um sich einen Vorteil oder eine bessere Position zu verschaffen, oft in Konkurrenzsituationen; auch jemanden manipulieren oder taktieren.

A verb meaning to maneuver or manipulate for position or advantage, often in a competitive context.

1. Outmaneuver or deceiveB2informal

   To defeat or gain an advantage over someone through cunning, trickery, or manipulation.

   Durch List übervorteilen

   • He jockeyed his rival out of the promotion by spreading rumors.
   • The politician jockeyed his opponent into a difficult position.
   • She jockeyed the other bidders to secure the contract.

   Synonymedeceivefinaglemaneuvermanipulateoutwitschemetrickwangle

2. Compete for positionB2informal

   To struggle or compete aggressively to gain an advantage or a better position.

   Um eine Position kämpfen

   • Several candidates are jockeying for the leadership role.
   • The companies are jockeying for market dominance.
   • They jockeyed for the best seats in the crowded theater.

   Synonymecompeteelbowjostlemaneuverscramblevie

3. Ride a racehorseB1formal

   To ride a horse in a race as a professional jockey.

   Ein Rennpferd reiten

   • He has been jockeying horses for over a decade.
   • She jockeyed the favorite to victory in the derby.
   • The trainer hired him to jockey the new thoroughbred.