Use 'jostle for' when referring to moving through a crowd by pushing.

Physical Movement

'Jostle for' often implies annoyance or discomfort among those involved.

Sometimes Negative

The term is used literally when describing physical pushing in a space.

Use 'jostle for' figuratively to describe competition for non-physical goals.

The term can imply aggressive strategies in competition.

In non-literal use, it means competing using ideas or influence, not force.