Definition of scramble - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
cookingdish of beaten eggs cooked until firm
- He cooked a scramble for breakfast..
2.
competitioncompetitive struggle to get something
- There was a scramble for the best seats..
3.
militaryTECH. emergency air force mission to intercept enemy aircraftTECH.
- The pilots were ready for a scramble at any moment.
4.
gridiron playTECH. US impromptu run by a quarterback in footballTECH. US
- The quarterback's scramble gained them ten yards.
5.
climbingRare climb over rocks using hands but not ropesRare
- The hike included a challenging scramble.
6.
dirt bike eventTECH. UK motocross raceTECH. UK
- He won the scramble last weekend.
7.
team golfTECH. US golf variant where players choose the best shotTECH. US
- We played a scramble at the charity event.
Verb
1.
cookingtr. prepare eggs by beating and cooking themtr.
- He likes to scramble eggs for breakfast..
2.
competitionintr. compete eagerly with others for somethingintr.
- Fans scrambled for the best seats at the concert.
3.
climbingintr. move quickly using hands and feetintr.
- They scrambled up the rocky hill.
4.
jumbletr. make something jumbled or muddledtr.
- She scramble the papers on her desk..
5.
militarytr. TECH. deploy aircraft quickly in response to a threattr. TECH.
- The pilots scrambled their jets immediately.
6.
signal processingtr. TECH. make signals unintelligible to unauthorized listenerstr. TECH.
- The device scrambled the radio transmission.
Images of scramble
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motocross race
Expressions with scramble
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move quickly in a disorganized way
People scrambled for the exits when the fire alarm went off.
sudden rush to find shelter
The hikers made a scramble for cover when the storm hit.
make someone confused or unable to think clearly
The complex instructions scrambled his brain.
confuse or overwhelm someone's thinking
The complex instructions scrambled his brains.
cause someone to feel confused or disoriented
The complex instructions scrambled his head.
move quickly and awkwardly through a place using hands and feet
We had to scramble through the thick forest.
quickly get up from the ground
After falling, he scrambled to his feet to continue the race.
cause confusion or mental overload
All these new tax regulations will scramble your brain if you read them tonight.
hurried effort to complete something just before a deadline
The team had a last-minute scramble to finish the project on time.
tofu dish resembling scrambled egg for vegans
I had a delicious tofu scramble for breakfast.
rapid deployment of aircraft for immediate action
The base ordered an aircraft scramble after the radar alert.
crosswalk system allowing pedestrians to cross in any direction
The city installed a pedestrian scramble at the busy intersection.
Origin of scramble
Old English, scrambel (to struggle)
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Examples of scramble in a sentence
A delicious scramble was served for brunch. The scramble for scholarships was intense. A scramble for the exits ensued after the alarm. A scramble was initiated after the radar alert. The base prepared for a scramble during the drill. The coach praised his scramble during the game.
Fans cheered the unexpected scramble on the field. The scramble up the rocky slope was exhilarating. They faced a scramble during the mountain expedition. The scramble attracted riders from all over the country. Spectators cheered loudly during the intense scramble. The tournament featured a scramble format for amateurs. Our team won the scramble with a birdie on the last hole. She decided to scramble some eggs for lunch. I usually scramble eggs with some cheese. The players scrambled for the ball during the match. Reporters scrambled to get the latest scoop. The hikers scrambled over the boulders. She scrambled to the top of the cliff. He scramble the letters in the puzzle. They scramble the ingredients in the bowl. They had to scramble the helicopters at dawn. Command ordered them to scramble immediately. They scrambled the satellite signals to prevent interception. The military scrambled the communication lines for security reasons.
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- French:œufs brouillés, brouiller, ...
- German:Rührei, Rührei machen, ...
- Italian:strapazzata, strapazzare, ...
- Spanish:revuelto, batir, ...
- Portuguese:ovos mexidos, mexer, ...
- Chinese:炒蛋, 搅拌, ...
- Japanese:スクランブルエッグ, スクランブルエッグを作る, ...
- Arabic:بَيْض مَخْفُوق, خَفَقَ, ...
- Hebrew:בֵּיצִים מְקוּשְׁקָשׁוֹת, לִטְרוֹף, ...
- Russian:яичница-болтунья, взбивать яйца, ...
- Ukrainian:яєчня-бовтанка, збивати, ...
- Hindi:अंडे की भुर्जी, अंडे फेंटना, ...
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