Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

jostle-together

verb
/ˈjɒs.əl təˈɡɛð.ər/
Definition
To push or bump into each other while moving together in a crowd or group.
Examples
  • The crowd began to jostle together as the concert started.
  • As the train pulled into the station, passengers jostled together to get off.
Meaning
When people or things jostle together, they come into contact with each other in a rough or energetic manner, often due to a lack of space.
Synonyms
  • shove
  • push
  • crowd
  • collide