to run at a slow steady pace for exercise or pleasure
I jog five miles every morning.
She jogs along the beach to relax.
✦ From early 16th century, variant of dialectal 'shog' meaning 'shake', from Old French 'joguer' to move or jolt.
a slow run done for exercise or pleasure
I went for a short jog in the park.
His daily jog keeps him healthy.
to push or shake someone or something gently
She jogged his elbow to get attention.
He jogged the door open slightly.
a gentle push or shake
Give the box a little jog to move it.
A jog on the shoulder woke him.
to stimulate the memory in a slight but significant way
Seeing her jogged my memory of school.
That song jogs old memories.
