1. to move quickly over rough ground using hands and feet
2. to move or act quickly in order to get something
3. to mix together in a confused way

1. a difficult climb over rough ground
2. a situation in which people compete eagerly for something

Examples

• The hikers had to scramble up the rocky cliff.
• Everyone scrambled to get the best seats.
• The wind scrambled the papers on my desk.
• She scrambled some eggs for breakfast.
• It was a tough scramble to reach the summit.
• There was a scramble for tickets when they went on sale.
• The children scrambled over the playground equipment.
• Don’t scramble the puzzle pieces together.