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jogar/ʒoˈɡaɾ/verbbeginner

To play a game, sport, or match.

Eles gostam de jogar futebol no fim de semana.

jogger/ˈdʒɒɡ.ər/nounbeginner

A person who runs at a steady, gentle pace, especially as a form of physical exercise.

The park was filled with early morning joggers enjoying the crisp air.

John Kay's economic legacy/dʒɒn keɪz ˌiː.kəˈnɒm.ɪk ˈleɡ.ə.si/nounadvanced

The cumulative theoretical and practical impact of British economist John Kay's work on industrial strategy, corporate purpose, financial sector reform, and the critique of excessive financialization.

John Kay's economic legacy emphasizes that businesses thrive best when they have a clear sense of purpose beyond mere profit maximization.

join/dʒɔɪn/verbbeginner

To connect, fasten, or bring together two or more things.

The two rivers join just outside the city limits.

join a club/dʒɔɪn ə klʌb/verbbeginner

To become a member of an organized group, society, or association formed for a shared interest, activity, or purpose.

She decided to join a club to meet people who share her passion for photography.

join the bandwagon/dʒɔɪn ðə ˈbændˌwæɡən/idiomintermediate

To adopt a certain activity, trend, or opinion because it has become popular or fashionable.

After the film won several Oscars, many people who initially criticized it decided to join the bandwagon.

joint/dʒɔɪnt/nounintermediate

A structure in the human or animal body at which two parts of the skeleton are fitted together.

Arthritis can cause severe pain and stiffness in the finger joints.

joint captain/dʒɔɪnt ˈkæptɪn/nounintermediate

One of two or more individuals who share the responsibilities, authority, and title of captain for a team, organization, or vessel.

The coach decided to appoint a joint captain to ensure leadership coverage across both the defensive and offensive units.

joint leader/dʒɔɪnt ˈliː.dər/nounintermediate

One of two or more individuals or groups sharing the position of leader equally, especially in a competition, race, or organization.

She is the joint leader of the championship after winning her third consecutive match.

jokes/dʒoʊks/nounbeginner

A thing that someone says to cause amusement or laughter, especially a story with a funny punchline.

He told a few jokes to break the ice at the party.

joking/ˈdʒoʊ.kɪŋ/adjectivebeginner

Characterized by humor, playfulness, or not being meant seriously.

She made a joking remark about his cooking skills, but he took it to heart.

journalism/ˈdʒɜːrnəlɪzəm/nounintermediate

The activity or profession of gathering, assessing, creating, and presenting news and information to the public.

The newspaper is committed to investigative journalism that holds public officials accountable.

journeying/ˈdʒɜːr.ni.ɪŋ/verbintermediate

Traveling from one place to another, especially over a long distance.

They spent months journeying across the rugged mountain terrain.

joviality/ˌdʒoʊ.viˈæl.ə.ti/nounadvanced

A quality of being cheerful, friendly, and merry; exuberant merriment.

The holiday party was filled with laughter and general joviality.

joyful person/ˈdʒɔɪ.fəl ˈpɜːr.sən/nounbeginner

An individual who consistently displays, feels, or inspires great happiness, delight, and cheerfulness.

She is such a joyful person that her presence alone seems to brighten the entire room.

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