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Jostle Meaning, Examples, and Usage Guide (2 meaning)

Meaning 1：push roughly (jostle)

jostle 🔊

/ˈdʒɑːsəl/

To push or knock against someone, especially in a crowd, when moving.

Jostle meaning: people pushing roughly in a crowded subway

push roughly 🔊

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/pʊʃ ˈrʌfli/

To push or knock against someone roughly, especially in a crowd.

📁 Category：Behaviors & Actions 🔖 Level：Intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

From Old French 'joster' (to joust), ultimately from Latin 'juxta' (near).

💡 Mnemonic

Think of a 'joust' where knights push each other; 'jostle' is the modern version of that bumping.

📖 Example

As we tried to leave the stadium, we had to jostle through the excited crowd to reach the exit. 🔊 As we tried to leave the stadium, we had to push roughly through the excited crowd to reach the exit.

🔗 Collocations

jostle through the crowd – push roughly through a crowd

jostle against someone – bump into someone accidentally

jostle for position – compete for a better spot

🔄 Synonyms

shove (v.) – To push someone or something in a rough or forceful way.

bump (v.) – To hit or knock against something or someone.

elbow (v.) – To push with the elbow, typically in a crowd.

🚫 Antonyms

avoid (v.) – To stay away from someone or something.

give way (phrase) – To move aside or allow someone to pass.

🌱 Derivatives

jostling (n.) – The act of pushing roughly.

jostler (n.) – A person who jostles.

📖 Cultural Story

Originally from jousting tournaments where knights pushed each other. Today, it's commonly used for physical pushing in crowded subways or competitive situations.

Meaning 2：compete aggressively (jostle)

jostle 🔊

/ˈdʒɑːsəl/

To compete with others in order to get or achieve something.

Jostle meaning: professionals competing aggressively in an office

compete aggressively 🔊

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/kəmˈpiːt əˈɡrɛsɪvli/

To compete with others in a forceful or determined way to obtain something.

📁 Category：Social Economy 🔖 Level：Intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Example

Several talented graduates are jostling for the single internship position at the top tech company. 🔊 Several talented graduates are competing aggressively for the single internship position at the top tech company.

🔗 Collocations

jostle for power – compete aggressively for political or organizational control

jostle for attention – try hard to be noticed among others

jostle for market share – compete fiercely to gain a larger portion of sales

🔄 Synonyms

vie (v.) – To compete eagerly with someone in order to do or achieve something.

scramble (v.) – To struggle or compete with others in a disorderly way.

rival (v.) – To be in competition with someone or something.

🚫 Antonyms

cooperate (v.) – To work together for a common goal.

yield (v.) – To give up or surrender in a competition.

🌱 Derivatives

jostling (n.) – The act of competing aggressively.