scramble

[skram-buhl]

scramble Definition

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

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    The documents were all scrambled together in a pile.

scramble Synonyms and Antonyms

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.

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

    Example

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

  • 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

  • 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.

  • 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.'

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