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Definition scramble in American English

scramble verb

verb
/ˈskræmb(ə)l/
1

to climb somewhere using your feet and hands

Example

She managed to scramble over the wall.

Synonyms and related words
lift raise rise
1.1

to move somewhere quickly and in a way that is not graceful

Example

They stopped the car and quickly scrambled out.

Example

He scrambled awkwardly to his feet.

Synonyms and related words
fly hasten speed
2

to hurry or try very hard to get something, often competing with other people

Example

Companies are scrambling to recruit skilled workers.

Example

Tensions are rising as diplomats scramble to prevent a war.

Synonyms and related words
hurry rush dash
3

to mix together the white and yellow parts of an egg and cook it

Synonyms and related words
bake barbecue baste
4

to change the form of a radio message so that only someone with special equipment can understand it

Synonyms and related words
CB ham over
5

if aircraft or pilots scramble, they take off quickly, for example to attack an enemy or because of an emergency

Example

F-16 fighter jets scrambled from Peterson Air Force Base to escort United Flight 663 to Denver.

Synonyms and related words
airlift bank buzz
5.1

if aircraft are scrambled, their crews are ordered to take off quickly, for example to attack an enemy or because of an emergency

Example

The marines scrambled helicopters to raid the ranch, drawing gunfire from cartel gunmen.

Synonyms and related words
airlift bank buzz
5.2

if aircraft are scrambled, their crews are ordered to take off quickly, for example to attack an enemy or because of an emergency

Example

A coastguard helicopter was scrambled from Scotland.

Definition scramble in American English