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scramble

/ˈskɹæmbl̩/

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noun

Lucha, forcejeo

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

Examples :

"a last-minute scramble to the finish line"

Una lucha de último minuto hacia la línea de meta.

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noun

Misión de emergencia de la fuerza aérea defensiva para interceptar aviones enemigos

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. "

La misión de emergencia se inició cuando se detectaron aviones enemigos acercándose a la base aérea.

military action war

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noun

Carrera de motocross

A motocross race.

Examples :

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

La carrera de motocross fue un evento emocionante el sábado.

sport race entertainment

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noun

Lucha, competencia

Any frantic period of competitive activity.

Examples :

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

La hora punta de la mañana fue una lucha para llevar a todos a la escuela a tiempo.

business event action situation time

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verb

Escalar, trepar

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. "

Los niños treparon por la empinada colina para llegar a la cima del tobogán del parque infantil.

action way body

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verb

Apresurarse, luchar

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

Examples :

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

Los niños se apresuraron a conseguir sus asientos en el autobús.

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verb

Revolver, batir

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

Examples :

"I scrambled some eggs with spinach and cheese."

Revolví unos huevos con espinacas y queso.

food utensil action

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verb

Cifrar, codificar

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. "

El gobierno cifró las señales de radio para evitar que los espías enemigos escucharan sus comunicaciones secretas.

technology communication electronics signal technical

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verb

Despegar rápidamente, activar

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. "

Los aviones de combate despegaron rápidamente para interceptar la aeronave sospechosa.

military vehicle war action

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verb

Desplegarse rápidamente

To be quickly deployed in this manner.

Examples :

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

Los bomberos se desplegaron rápidamente por la escalera para llegar al niño atrapado.

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verb

Participar en motocross

To partake in motocross.

Examples :

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

Los niños participaron en motocross alrededor de la pista, ansiosos por mostrar sus habilidades.

sport vehicle action entertainment

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verb

Escalar rocas

To ascend rocky terrain as a leisure activity.

Examples :

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

Los excursionistas escalaron el empinado y rocoso sendero de montaña para disfrutar de una hermosa vista.

sport action nature

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verb

Recoger, amontonar

To gather or collect by scrambling.

Examples :

"to scramble up wealth"

Recoger riqueza

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verb

Luchar, forcejear

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. "

Los niños lucharon por los últimos trozos de pizza en el suelo.

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verb

Arrojar algo para que otros compitan por ello de esta manera

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. "

El profesor mezcló los papeles y los lanzó al aire para que los estudiantes los agarraran.

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interjection

¡A por ello!

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. "

¡A por ello!", gritó el profesor, lanzando la última porción de pizza al aire.

group action sound exclamation event