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scramble

/ˈskɹæmbl̩/

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noun

Gedränge, Gewühl

A rush or hurry, especially making use of the limbs against a surface.

Examples :

"a last-minute scramble to the finish line"

Ein Last-Minute-Gedränge zur Ziellinie.

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noun

Notfalleinsatz, Alarmstart

An emergency defensive air force mission to intercept attacking enemy aircraft.

Examples :

"The scramble was initiated when enemy jets were spotted approaching the air base. "

Der Notfalleinsatz wurde eingeleitet, als feindliche Jets sich der Luftwaffenbasis näherten.

military action war

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noun

Motocrossrennen

A motocross race.

Examples :

"The motocross scramble was a thrilling event on Saturday. "

Das Motocrossrennen war am Samstag ein aufregendes Ereignis.

sport race entertainment

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noun

Gedränge, Wettlauf

Any frantic period of competitive activity.

Examples :

"The morning rush hour was a scramble to get everyone to school on time. "

Die morgendliche Stoßzeit war ein Wettlauf, um alle pünktlich zur Schule zu bringen.

business event action situation time

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verb

Klettern, sich beeilen

To move hurriedly to a location, especially by using all limbs against a surface.

Examples :

"The children scrambled up the steep hill to get to the top of the playground slide. "

Die Kinder kletterten den steilen Hügel hinauf, um zur Spitze der Spielplatzrutsche zu gelangen.

action way body

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verb

Eilen, sich drängen

To proceed to a location or an objective in a disorderly manner.

Examples :

"The children scrambled to get their seats on the bus. "

Die Kinder drängten sich, um ihre Plätze im Bus zu bekommen.

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verb

Verrühren, stocken

(of food ingredients, usually including egg) To thoroughly combine and cook as a loose mass.

Examples :

"I scrambled some eggs with spinach and cheese."

Ich habe ein paar Eier mit Spinat und Käse verrührt.

food utensil action

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verb

Verschlüsseln, verfremden

To process (telecommunication signals) to make them unintelligible to an unauthorized listener.

Examples :

"The government scrambled the radio signals to prevent enemy spies from listening to their secret communications. "

Die Regierung verschlüsselte die Funksignale, um zu verhindern, dass feindliche Spione ihre geheime Kommunikation abhören.

technology communication electronics signal technical

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verb

Alarmstart durchführen, aufsteigen

To quickly deploy (vehicles, usually aircraft) to a destination in response to an alert, usually to intercept an attacking enemy.

Examples :

"The fighter jets scrambled to intercept the suspicious aircraft. "

Die Kampfflugzeuge starteten zum Abfangen des verdächtigen Flugzeugs.

military vehicle war action

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verb

Sich schnell einsetzen, eilen

To be quickly deployed in this manner.

Examples :

"The firefighters scrambled up the ladder to reach the trapped child. "

Die Feuerwehrleute eilten die Leiter hoch, um das eingeschlossene Kind zu erreichen.

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verb

Motocross fahren

To partake in motocross.

Examples :

"The kids scrambled around the motocross track, eager to show off their skills. "

Die Kinder fuhren auf der Motocross-Strecke herum, begierig darauf, ihre Fähigkeiten zu zeigen.

sport vehicle action entertainment

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verb

Klettern, kraxeln

To ascend rocky terrain as a leisure activity.

Examples :

"The hikers scrambled up the steep, rocky mountain path for a beautiful view. "

Die Wanderer kraxelten den steilen, felsigen Bergpfad hinauf, um eine wunderschöne Aussicht zu genießen.

sport action nature

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verb

Sammeln, haschen

To gather or collect by scrambling.

Examples :

"to scramble up wealth"

Vermögen zusammenzukratzen

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verb

Sich drängen, sich prügeln, kämpfen

To struggle eagerly with others for something thrown upon the ground; to go down upon all fours to seize something; to catch rudely at what is desired.

Examples :

"The children scrambled for the last pieces of pizza on the floor. "

Die Kinder drängelten sich um die letzten Pizzastücke auf dem Boden.

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verb

Etwas hinwerfen, um es für andere zu einem Wettbewerb zu machen

To throw something down for others to compete for in this manner.

Examples :

"The teacher scrambled the papers and tossed them into the air for the students to grab. "

Der Lehrer warf die Papiere durcheinander und warf sie in die Luft, damit die Schüler sie greifen konnten.

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interjection

Rauft euch!

Shouted when something desirable is thrown into a group of people who individually want that item, causing them to rush for it.

Examples :

""Scramble!" shouted the teacher, tossing the last pizza slice into the air. "

Rauft euch!", schrie der Lehrer und warf die letzte Pizzascheibe in die Luft.

group action sound exclamation event