Scramble up Meaning in English
expression
ˈskɹæmbəɫ/ /ˈəp
SKRAM-buhl UP
skɹˈæmbəl/ /ˈʌp
skram-BUHL UP
Definition
To climb up something quickly or roughly, often using both your hands and feet, like rocks, a hill, or a ladder.
Usage & Nuances
Often used for physical climbing where the surface is uneven or difficult, and speed or urgency is involved. Common collocations: 'scramble up a hill', 'scramble up rocks'. Not used for calm, easy climbs. Imparts a sense of haste or clumsiness.
Spanish: trepar - subir a trompiconesPortuguese (BR): subir às pressas - escalar rapidamentePortuguese (PT): subir às pressas - trepar rapidamenteChinese (Simplified): 匆忙爬上 - 手脚并用地爬上Chinese (Traditional): 匆忙爬上 - 手腳並用地爬上Hindi: जल्दी-जल्दी चढ़ना - हाथ-पैर से चढ़नाArabic: يتسلق بسرعة - يصعد بعجلةBengali: হাত-পা দিয়ে দ্রুত ওঠাRussian: вскарабкаться - забратьсяJapanese: よじ登るVietnamese: leo vội lên - trèo lên vội vàngKorean: 허둥지둥 올라가다Turkish: aparatla yukarı çıkmak - üst üste tırmanmakUrdu: جلدی جلدی چڑھنا - ہاتھ پاؤں سے چڑھناIndonesian: memanjat dengan tergesa-gesa
Example Sentences
The children scrambled up the hill to see the view.
basic
We had to scramble up the rocks to reach the cave.
basic
He scrambled up the ladder to fix the roof.
basic
I almost slipped while trying to scramble up the muddy slope.
natural
We had to scramble up quickly when the tide started coming in.
natural
"Let's scramble up this trail and find a better view," she suggested.
natural