jog

• Sustantivo que designa una carrera lenta y uniforme, generalmente como ejercicio; también puede referirse a un empujón ligero o a un cambio brusco de dirección.

A noun referring to a slow, steady run, typically for exercise; also can mean a slight push or nudge, or a sharp change in direction.

1. A slow pace of runningA2formal

   A form of exercise consisting of running at a steady, gentle pace.

   trote suave

   • She goes for a jog every morning before work.
   • A light jog around the park helps clear my mind.
   • He started with a brisk walk and then broke into a jog.

   Sinónimosdogtrotlopetrot

   Antónimosdashracesprint

2. A sharp change in directionB2formal

   A sudden turn or bend in a path, road, or line.

   Recodo

   • The path takes a sharp jog to the left near the old oak tree.
   • There is a jog in the road just past the bridge.
   • The fence line has a slight jog where the property boundary changes.

   Sinónimosanglebendcurvedeflectiondoglegkinkturnzigzag

   Antónimoscontinuitydirectnessstraight

3. A slight push or shakeB1informal

   A gentle nudge, push, or shake to get attention or to move something slightly.

   Empujón suave o sacudida

   • He gave her a jog with his elbow to get her attention.
   • A small jog of the table caused the vase to wobble.
   • She felt a jog in her arm as someone bumped into her.

   Sinónimosjoltnudgepokeprodpushshaketap

• Verbo que significa correr a un ritmo constante y moderado, especialmente como forma de ejercicio físico.

A verb used to indicate the act of running at a steady, gentle pace, especially as a form of exercise.

1. Run for exerciseA2formal

   To run at a steady, gentle pace, especially as a form of physical exercise.

   Hacer footing

   • She jogs every morning in the park.
   • He started jogging to improve his cardiovascular health.
   • They jogged along the beach at sunrise.

   Sinónimosdogtrotloperuntrot

2. Run at a moderate paceA2formal

   To move at a speed that is faster than walking but slower than running.

   Trotar

   • The horse jogged lightly around the track.
   • He jogged down the street to catch the bus.
   • She jogged at a comfortable pace for thirty minutes.

   Sinónimosdogtrotjog trotloperuntrot

3. Give a slight pushB1informal

   To nudge or push someone or something gently, often to get attention or to move slightly.

   Dar un empujón suave

   • He jogged her elbow to get her attention.
   • She jogged the table accidentally while passing by.
   • The child jogged his brother's arm, making him spill the drink.

   Sinónimoselbownudgepokeprodtap

4. Stimulate memoryB2informal

   To cause someone to remember something or to bring a memory back.

   Avivar la memoria

   • The old photograph jogged his memory of childhood summers.
   • She tried to jog her memory by retracing her steps.
   • The song jogged a forgotten memory from her college days.

   Sinónimoscuenudgepromptrefreshremindstimulatestirtrigger

5. Talk or write in a desultory mannerC1formalbritish

   To continue speaking or writing in a rambling, disconnected, or aimless way.

   divagar

   • He jogged on about his travels without a clear point.
   • The essay jogged from one topic to another without focus.
   • She jogged through her speech, losing the audience's attention.

   Sinónimosdigressdrivelmaunderprattleramblewander

6. Even up paper edgesC1formal

   To align the edges of a stack of paper by tapping or shaking them, typically in printing or bookbinding.

   Emparejar los bordes del papel

   • The printer jogged the stack of paper before loading it.
   • He jogged the pages to ensure they were perfectly aligned.
   • She jogged the ream of paper against the table to straighten it.

   Sinónimosaligneven upjogglesquaresquare upstraighten