scramble

• Sustantivo que denota una lucha o bullicio desordenado y apresurado, a menudo carente de ceremonia o dignidad; también puede referirse a una mezcla revuelta o a una situación de competencia caótica por algo.

A noun referring to a disorderly and hurried struggle or rush, often involving a lack of ceremony or dignity.

1. Disorganized struggleB2informal

   A disorderly and unceremonious struggle or competition for something.

   Lucha desordenada

   • There was a mad scramble for the best seats in the theater.
   • The children made a scramble for the candy that fell on the floor.
   • The sale caused a scramble among shoppers for the discounted items.

   Sinónimoscompetitionfracasfree-for-alljostlemeleerushscrumstruggletussle

   Antónimoscalmorder

2. Hasty rushB2informal

   A hurried and undignified rush or movement, often to get somewhere or do something quickly.

   Carrera apresurada

   • In the morning, there is always a scramble to get the kids ready for school.
   • The team made a scramble to finish the project before the deadline.
   • After the announcement, there was a scramble to find available tickets.

   Sinónimosbustledashflurryhurryhustlerushscurrystampede

• Verbo que indica moverse rápidamente y con dificultad, a menudo usando manos y pies, o mezclar o revolver algo, o preparar huevos batidos mientras se cocinan.

A verb used to indicate moving quickly and awkwardly, often using hands and feet, or to mix or jumble something, or to cook eggs by stirring them.

1. Move hurriedlyB1informal

   To move quickly and often with urgency, especially in a disorganized way.

   Moverse apresuradamente

   • The children scrambled to get their toys before the rain started.
   • She scrambled to finish her homework before the deadline.
   • Everyone scrambled for cover when the storm hit.

   Sinónimosbustledashhastenhurryrushscamperscurry

   Antónimosamblemarchplodsaunterstroll

2. Climb awkwardlyB1informal

   To climb or move over rough or uneven ground using hands and feet.

   Trepar a gatas

   • We scrambled up the rocky hillside to get a better view.
   • He scrambled over the fence to escape the dog.
   • The hikers scrambled down the steep path carefully.

   Sinónimosclamberscrabble

3. Bring into random orderB2formal

   To mix or jumble something so that it is no longer in a logical or sequential order.

   mezclar al azar

   • The algorithm scrambles the data to protect privacy.
   • She scrambled the letters of the word to create a puzzle.
   • The files were scrambled after the system crash.

   Sinónimosdisarrangedisorderjumblemixpermuteshuffle

   Antónimosarrangeorderorganizesort

4. Stir vigorouslyA2informal

   To mix ingredients quickly and thoroughly, often in cooking.

   revolver enérgicamente

   • Scramble the eggs in a bowl before cooking them.
   • He scrambled the batter until it was smooth.
   • She scrambled the sauce to combine all the flavors.

   Sinónimosbeatblendmixstirwhisk

   Antónimosarrangelayerseparatesettle

5. Make unintelligibleB2formal

   To alter a signal or message so that it cannot be understood without special equipment.

   Codificar (una señal)

   • The military scrambled the radio transmission to prevent eavesdropping.
   • The TV channel scrambles its signal for paid subscribers.
   • The software scrambles the text to protect sensitive information.

   Sinónimosciphercodedistortencodeencryptgarblejumble

   Antónimosclarifydecodedecrypt