jockey

US /ˈdʒɑː.ki/
UK /ˈdʒɑː.ki/
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1.

a person who rides in horse races, especially as a profession

:
The jockey skillfully guided his horse to victory.
She dreams of becoming a professional jockey.
2.

a person who operates a specified vehicle or machine

:
The forklift jockey moved the heavy crates with ease.
He's a skilled disc jockey at the local club.
1.

to manipulate or maneuver something skillfully or cunningly

:
He tried to jockey for position in the crowded market.
The politicians are always jockeying for power.