Scramble for Meaning in English
expression
ˈskɹæmbəɫ/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
SKRAM-buhl for, SKRAM-buhl fer, SKRAM-buhl furr
skɹˈæmbəl/ /fˈɔː
skram-BUHL faw
Definition
To compete intensely or rush to get something, especially when there is not enough for everyone.
Usage & Nuances
Used in both formal and informal contexts, often with resource shortages or limited opportunities. Common with objects (jobs, seats, tickets) or more abstract things (attention, power). Implies competition and urgency. Do not use for calm or orderly acquisition.
Spanish: luchar por - pelearse por - apresurarse porPortuguese (BR): disputar por - correr para conseguirPortuguese (PT): disputar por - apressar-se porChinese (Simplified): 争夺Chinese (Traditional): 爭奪Hindi: के लिए होड़ लगानाArabic: يتسابق من أجل - يتدافع للحصول علىBengali: হাতে পাওয়ার জন্য হুড়োহুড়ি করা - প্রতিযোগিতা করাRussian: броситься за - бороться заJapanese: 奪い合う - 殺到するVietnamese: tranh giành - chen lấn để lấyKorean: 앞다퉈 달려들다 - 서로 차지하려고 애쓰다Turkish: kapmak için yarışmak - kapma telaşıUrdu: چھیننے کی کوشش کرنا - دوڑ پڑنا (مقابلہ)Indonesian: berebut - berlomba-lomba mendapatkan
Example Sentences
There was a scramble for seats on the bus.
basic
People scrambled for the free samples at the store.
basic
The companies are scrambling for new customers.
basic
When the sale started, there was a wild scramble for the best bargains.
natural
Every year, thousands scramble for a place at top universities.
natural
After the announcement, there was a scramble for answers online.
natural