jostled

[ˈdʒɒsəld]

jostled Definition

• 1. to push, elbow, or bump against (someone) roughly, typically in a crowd
• 2. to compete for space or attention in a forceful or aggressive way

Using jostled: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "jostled" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The passengers jostled one another trying to get off the train.

• Example

  The reporters jostled each other for a better view of the accident.

• Example

  The children jostled to be the first in line for the ice cream truck.

jostled Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for jostled

• shove
• push
• elbow
• bump
• jolt

Phrases with jostled

• jostle for position

  to compete aggressively for a favorable position

  Example

  The candidates jostled for position in the final days before the election.

• jostle someone's memory

  to cause someone to remember something

  Example

  The sight of the old house jostled her memory and she suddenly remembered her childhood there.

• jostle someone out of something

  to force someone out of a position or situation through aggressive competition

  Example

  The new CEO jostled the old one out of his position through a series of strategic moves.

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Summary: jostled in Brief

To 'jostle' [ˈdʒɒsəld] means to push, elbow, or bump against someone roughly, often in a crowded space. It can also refer to competing for space or attention in an aggressive way. Examples include 'The passengers jostled one another trying to get off the train' and 'The reporters jostled each other for a better view of the accident.' Phrases include 'jostle for position,' 'jostle someone's memory,' and 'jostle someone out of something.'