jog (EN)

verb, noun

verb “jog”

1. to move at a slow run for exercise
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   She jogs by the river every evening to clear her head.
2. to push or nudge slightly
   He jogged his friend's elbow to remind him it was time to leave.
3. to stir or rouse someone's memory or attention
   Scanning old photos can often jog your memory of past vacations.
4. to cause someone or something to move at a slow, energetic trot
   He gently jogged the horse around the arena to warm it up.
5. to straighten a stack of papers by lightly tapping them
   She jogged the sheets on the table before handing them out.

noun “jog”

1. an energetic trot, slower than a run, often used for exercise
   She goes for a quick jog around her neighborhood every morning to stay fit.
2. a sudden push or nudge
   He felt a jog on his arm, prompting him to hand over the microphone.
3. (theater) a flat placed perpendicularly to break up a flat surface
   The crew added a jog onstage to create an angled corner for the set design.
4. (card tricks) a playing card that protrudes slightly from the deck as a performer’s aid
   By leaving a small jog, the magician could easily locate the chosen card.