jockey

• Sustantivo que designa a una persona que monta caballos en carreras, o a quien opera o conduce un vehículo, mecanismo o aparato.

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.

   Jinete de carreras de caballos

   • 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.

   Sinónimosrider

2. Operator of a vehicle or deviceB1formal

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

   Operador de vehículo o máquina

   • 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.

   Sinónimoscontrollerdriverhandleroperatorpilot

• Verbo que significa maniobrar o manipular para obtener una posición o ventaja, a menudo en un entorno competitivo.

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.

   Manipular o engañar astutamente

   • 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.

   Sinónimosdeceivefinaglemaneuvermanipulateoutwitschemetrickwangle

2. Compete for positionB2informal

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

   Competir por posición

   • 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.

   Sinónimoscompeteelbowjostlemaneuverscramblevie

3. Ride a racehorseB1formal

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

   Montar un caballo de carreras

   • 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.