scramble

[skram-buhl]

scramble Definition

• 1. to move or climb quickly but with difficulty, often using your hands to help you
• 2. to compete with others for something there is not enough of
• 3. to mix things together in a confused way

Using scramble: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "scramble" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The hikers scrambled up the steep hill.

• Example

  The children scrambled over the rocks to reach the beach.

• Example

  They scrambled to get a seat on the crowded bus.

• Example

  The company is scrambling to find a new CEO.

• Example

  She scrambled some eggs for breakfast.

• Example

  The documents were all scrambled together in a pile.

scramble Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for scramble

• climb
• scuttle
• struggle
• jostle
• compete
• contend
• jockey
• mix
• blend
• stir

Antonyms for scramble

• relax
• saunter
• stroll
• cooperate
• organize
• separate

Idioms Using scramble

• scramble someone's brains

  to confuse or disorient someone

  Example

  The loud noise from the explosion scrambled my brains for a moment.

• scramble to one's feet

  to stand up quickly, especially after falling or being knocked down

  Example

  He scrambled to his feet and ran away from the attacker.

• make a scramble for it

  to run away quickly, especially to avoid trouble or danger

  Example

  When the police arrived, the suspects made a scramble for it and fled the scene.

Phrases with scramble

• scramble for the ball

  a situation in sports where players from opposing teams try to gain control of the ball

  Example

  There was a mad scramble for the ball after the fumble.

• scramble suit

  a type of clothing designed to make it difficult to identify a person's physical appearance

  Example

  In the science fiction novel, the character wears a scramble suit to avoid being recognized.

• scramble intersection

  an intersection where pedestrians can cross in any direction, including diagonally

  Example

  The city installed a scramble intersection to improve pedestrian safety.

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Summary: scramble in Brief

The verb 'scramble' [skram-buhl] means to move or climb quickly but with difficulty, compete with others for something there is not enough of, or mix things together in a confused way. Examples include 'The hikers scrambled up the steep hill,' 'The company is scrambling to find a new CEO,' and 'She scrambled some eggs for breakfast.' Phrases like 'scramble for the ball' and idioms like 'scramble someone's brains' extend the meaning. 'Scramble' is formalized as 'compete' or 'jockey,' and informalized as 'fight' or 'rush.'