Jostle for

verb

To push or knock against others in order to move towards or get to a place or position.

People were jostling for a better view of the parade.
Visual representation of "jostle for" - To push or knock against others in order to move towards or get to a place or position.

Often appears as...

  • jostle for position
  • jostle for space
verb

To compete strongly or aggressively with others for something.

Several companies are jostling for control of the market.
Visual representation of "jostle for" - To compete strongly or aggressively with others for something.

Often appears as...

  • jostle for control
  • jostle for dominance

Usage tips

Economic

verb

To push or knock against others in order to move towards or get to a place or position.

People were jostling for a better view of the parade.
Visual representation of "jostle for" - To push or knock against others in order to move towards or get to a place or position.

Often appears as...

  • jostle for position
  • jostle for space
verb

To compete strongly or aggressively with others for something.

Several companies are jostling for control of the market.
Visual representation of "jostle for" - To compete strongly or aggressively with others for something.

Often appears as...

  • jostle for control
  • jostle for dominance

Usage tips

Economic

Definition 1 of 2
Visual representation of "jostle for"
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Physical Movement

Use 'jostle for' when referring to moving through a crowd by pushing.

Illustration for Physical Movement
Fans jostled for autographs near the stage exit.
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Sometimes Negative

'Jostle for' often implies annoyance or discomfort among those involved.

Illustration for Sometimes Negative
Commuters jostled for a spot on the packed train.
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Literal Use

The term is used literally when describing physical pushing in a space.

Illustration for Literal Use
Kids jostled for room on the playground slide.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Physical Movement

Use 'jostle for' when referring to moving through a crowd by pushing.

Illustration for Physical Movement
Fans jostled for autographs near the stage exit.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Sometimes Negative

'Jostle for' often implies annoyance or discomfort among those involved.

Illustration for Sometimes Negative
Commuters jostled for a spot on the packed train.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Literal Use

The term is used literally when describing physical pushing in a space.

Illustration for Literal Use
Kids jostled for room on the playground slide.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Physical Movement

Use 'jostle for' when referring to moving through a crowd by pushing.

Illustration for Physical Movement
Fans jostled for autographs near the stage exit.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Sometimes Negative

'Jostle for' often implies annoyance or discomfort among those involved.

Illustration for Sometimes Negative
Commuters jostled for a spot on the packed train.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Literal Use

The term is used literally when describing physical pushing in a space.

Illustration for Literal Use
Kids jostled for room on the playground slide.
Visual representation of the word "Jostle for"

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