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| jog [ jog ] |
verb (past and past participle jogged, present participle jog·ging, 3rd person present singular jogs) |
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1. intransitive verb trot: to run at a slow steady pace
  He jogged across the road to the shop.
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2. intransitive verb run for exercise: to run at a slow steady pace as a fitness exercise
She jogs around the park every morning.
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3. transitive verb nudge something: to give a light push or shake to something
A hand jogged his elbow and he turned.
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4. intransitive verb go slowly but steadily: to move along at a slow steady pace
The little steam train jogged along the track.
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5. intransitive verb plod: to progress at a slow dull pace
How are things? - Oh, you know: jogging along.
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6. transitive verb remind somebody: to cause somebody to remember something
thought the photo might have jogged your memory
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noun (plural jogs) |
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1. spell of running: a spell of slow steady running for exercise
I'm going for a quick jog.
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2. slow speed: a slow steady pace or motion
moving along at a jog
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3. nudge: a light push or shake
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4. reminder: something that reminds somebody
a hint that might give your memory a jog
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| [Mid-16th century. Origin ?] |
