Jog has 11 different meanings across 2 categories:
Noun
· Verb
Noun
1
a sharp change in direction
"there was a jog in the road"
2
a slow pace of running
"I prefer to jog slowly around the park instead of sprinting during my morning exercise routine."
3
a slight push or shake
"The sudden bump of the brakes gave me a sharp jog in my seat."
4
An energetic trot, slower than a run, often used as a form of exercise.
"I put on my running shoes and went for a jog around the park to work up a light sweat before dinner."
Verb
1
continue talking or writing in a desultory manner
"This novel rambles on and jogs"
2
even up the edges of a stack of paper, in printing
"The printer operator had to jog each sheet before feeding them into the machine to ensure perfect alignment on the stack."
3
run for exercise
"jog along the canal"
4
run at a moderately swift pace
"After finishing his long-distance race, he slowed down to just jog back home."
5
give a slight push to
"She gave his elbow a gentle jog to signal him that it was time to leave."
6
stimulate to remember
"jog my memory"
7
To push slightly; to move or shake with a push or jerk, as to gain the attention of; to jolt.
"The sudden bump from the pothole jogged my coffee cup just enough to spill some on my lap."
Example Sentences
"there was a jog in the road"
noun
"This novel rambles on and jogs"
verb
"jog along the canal"
verb
"jog my memory"
verb
Broader Terms (hypernyms)
Narrower Terms (hyponyms)