jockey into position

jockey into position

1. Literally, to move one's horse into a good or ideal position while racing. A noun or pronoun can be used between "jockey" and "into." He's jockeying into position, but I don't think he'll finish higher than third. I left it too late to jockey my horse into position, so I knew I had no hope of winning.
2. By extension, to move oneself or one's vehicle into a good or ideal position in order to do something. A noun or pronoun can be used between "jockey" and "into." The runners all began jockeying into position as they neared the finish line. The students jockeyed into position so that they would be at the front of the stage for their recital.
3. To compete against others for a desirable role or position. With the CEO retiring, everyone in management is jockeying into position so that they'll be considered for the job. The major political parties have spent the entire year jockeying into position ahead of the election.
See also: jockey, position
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

jockey someone or something into position

to manage to get someone or something into a desirable position. (See also jockey for position.) The rider jockeyed his horse into position. Try to jockey your bicycle into position so you can pass the others.
See also: jockey, position
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • attune to
  • piece out
  • angle
  • angling
  • freshen up
  • not do (someone or oneself) any favors
  • involve with
  • involve with (someone or something)
  • involved with
  • orient to (something)
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The question is, can Rogers help the company jockey into position before it gets crowded out by wannabes?