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jockeying for position jockey for position1. Literally, to move one's horse into a good or ideal position while racing. He's jockeying for position, but I don't think he'll finish higher than third.2. To compete against others for a desirable role or thing. With the CEO retiring, everyone in management is jockeying for position The more outgoing kids started jockeying for position as soon as the class took the stage.See also: jockey, positionjockeying for positionThe act of competing against others for a desirable role or thing. This jockeying for position needs to stop—the CEO has already chosen his successor.See also: jockey, position |