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scramblenoun
scrambles
pl
UK
/ˈskræm.bəl/
US
/ˈskræm.bəl/
There was a scramble for the exits when the fire alarm went off.
Il y a eu une bousculade vers les sorties lorsque l'alarme incendie a retenti.
There was a scramble among the bidders to secure the rare painting.
Il y a eu une ruée parmi les enchérisseurs pour obtenir le tableau rare.
brouilladeCuisine, à propos des œufs.
For breakfast, she made a delicious scramble with eggs, cheese, and spinach.
Au petit-déjeuner, elle a préparé une délicieuse brouillade avec des œufs, du fromage et des épinards.
brouillageTélécommunications; signal rendu incompréhensible.
Thanks to the scramble of the signal, the conversation could not be intercepted.
Grâce au brouillage du signal, la conversation n'a pas pu être interceptée.
Additional translations
grimpéeMontée difficile sur un terrain accidenté.
décollageMilitaire; décollage d'alerte.
Synonyms
mix-up
confusion
jumble
hurry
disorder
scrambleverb
scrambled
Past Simple
scrambled
Past Participle
scrambling
Gerund
UK
/ˈskræm.bəl/
US
/ˈskræm.bəl/
grimperSe déplacer ou monter avec difficulté.
She scrambled up the rocky hill to get a better view of the valley.
Elle a grimpé péniblement la colline rocheuse pour mieux voir la vallée.
mélangerEn désordre.
He scrambled the papers on his desk in a hurry to find the missing document.
Il a mélangé les papiers sur son bureau à la hâte pour retrouver le document manquant.
brouillerTélécommunications; rendre un signal incompréhensible.
The military scrambled the radio transmissions to prevent interception by the enemy.
L'armée a brouillé les transmissions radio pour empêcher leur interception par l'ennemi.
brouillerCuisine, à propos des œufs.
She scrambled the eggs with some milk and cheese for breakfast.
Elle a brouillé les œufs avec un peu de lait et du fromage pour le petit-déjeuner.
se précipiterSe disputer quelque chose rapidement et de façon désordonnée.
The children scrambled for the candy that was thrown into the crowd.
Les enfants se sont précipités pour attraper les bonbons lancés dans la foule.
Additional translations
décollerMilitaire; décollage en réponse à une alerte.
Synonyms
mix
jumble
hurry
race
scurry
fumble
disorder
confuse
scrambleadjective
UK
/ˈskræm.bəl/
US
/ˈskræm.bəl/
Often used attributively before a noun to denote a type of competition, climb, or dish (e.g., a scramble tournament).
Additional translations
scrambleEmprunt courant en golf.

Definitions

scramblenoun
A disordered or hurried movement or struggle.
There was a scramble for the exits when the fire alarm went off.
A difficult or hurried climb or ascent, especially on rough terrain.
The hike included a scramble up the rocky hillside.
A dish of eggs that have been beaten and cooked until firm but still soft, often mixed with other ingredients.
For breakfast, she made a delicious scramble with eggs, cheese, and spinach.
A competitive situation where people try to obtain something quickly or before others.
There was a scramble among the bidders to secure the rare painting.
The technical process or result of making a communication or signal unintelligible without special equipment; encryption.
Thanks to the scramble of the signal, the conversation could not be intercepted.
An emergency order or rapid take-off of military aircraft to intercept a threat.
Pilots were on a five-minute scramble when the radar picked up the unidentified aircraft.
scrambleverb
To move or climb quickly but with difficulty, often using hands to help.
She scrambled up the rocky hill to get a better view of the valley.
To mix or throw together in a disorderly manner.
He scrambled the papers on his desk in a hurry to find the missing document.
To cook (eggs) by beating them with a little liquid and then cooking and stirring gently.
She scrambled the eggs with some milk and cheese for breakfast.
To struggle or compete with others for something in a hurried or disorganized way.
The children scrambled for the candy that was thrown into the crowd.
To encode a message or signal to make it unintelligible without a special key or device.
The military scrambled the radio transmissions to prevent interception by the enemy.
To order or cause (military aircraft) to take off quickly in response to an emergency or potential threat.
The control tower scrambled two jets to investigate the approaching plane.
scrambleadjective
Relating to or characteristic of a scramble competition, climb, or mixed egg dish.
They took part in a scramble golf format during the weekend tournament.
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