scramble

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scramble

A toddler scrambles up the grassy hill.

Definition

  1. Verb:

    • To move or climb quickly and awkwardly, often using one's hands: To move with urgency or difficulty over rough ground or an obstacle.
    • To mix or throw together in a hurried, disorderly manner: To combine things in a confused, jumbled way.
    • To struggle or compete with others in a hurried, undignified way to obtain something: To engage in a disorderly and eager struggle for possession.
    • To make (a transmitted signal or message) unintelligible by altering its frequency or code: To process electronic signals to prevent unauthorized understanding.

  2. Noun:

    • A difficult or hurried climb or movement: An act of moving or climbing over something quickly and with difficulty.
    • A disorderly struggle or rush for something: A situation where people compete in a hurried, chaotic manner to get something.
Examples of Usage

  • Verb:

    • She had to scramble over the rocks to reach the beach. (She moved quickly and awkwardly over the rocks.)
    • I'll scramble some eggs for breakfast. (I'll mix and cook eggs quickly.)
    • Shoppers scrambled to get the last items on sale. (Shoppers competed eagerly and chaotically for the items.)
    • The pilot was scrambled to intercept the unidentified aircraft. (The pilot was ordered to take off immediately.)

  • Noun:

    • It was a tough scramble to the top of the hill. (The climb to the hilltop was difficult and hurried.)
    • There was a mad scramble for the best seats. (There was a chaotic rush to get the best seats.)
Advanced Usage

  • "Scramble to one's feet": To stand up quickly, often in a clumsy or hurried manner.

    • He scrambled to his feet after tripping on the rug.

  • "Scrambled eggs": A dish where eggs are beaten and cooked until firm but soft.

    • He ordered scrambled eggs and toast.

  • In military/aviation contexts: An emergency order for fighter pilots to take off immediately.

    • The alert squadron was put on scramble status.
Variants and Related Words
  • Scrambler (noun): A person or thing that scrambles. Also, a device for scrambling electronic signals.
    • The radio scrambler made the conversation secure.
Synonyms
  • Clamber (verb): To climb or move in an awkward way using both hands and feet.
  • Jumble (verb): To mix things in a confused or disordered way.
  • Rush (verb/noun): To move or act with great haste; a sudden quick movement.
  • Tussle (noun): A vigorous struggle or scuffle.
Related Phrasal Verbs

  • Scramble for (something): To struggle or compete with others to get something.

    • The children scrambled for the candy.

  • Scramble up: To climb up something quickly and awkwardly. To gather or collect things in a hasty, disorderly way.

    • They scrambled up the steep bank.
    • He scrambled up his notes before the meeting.
Related Idioms

  • "Scramble someone's brains": To confuse someone thoroughly.

    • That complicated math problem scrambled my brains.

  • "In a scramble": In a state of hurried, disorderly activity.

    • We were in a scramble to finish the project on time.
scramble

A toddler scrambles up the grassy hill.

Noun
  1. rushing about hastily in an undignified way
  2. an unceremonious and disorganized struggle
Verb
  1. make unintelligible
    • scramble the message so that nobody can understand it
  2. stir vigorously
    • beat the egg whites
    • beat the cream
  3. bring into random order
  4. climb awkwardly, as if by scrambling
  5. to move hurriedly
    • The friend scrambled after them

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