scramble
/ˈskræmbəl/Definitions
1. noun
a confusing mixture of different things, especially ideas or events
“The government was accused of creating a political scandal that was nothing more than a media scramble.”
2. verb
to move or act quickly in a confused or disorganized way
“The tourists scrambled to find their way through the crowded streets of the city.”
3. verb
to mix or combine different things in a confused or disorganized way
“The chef scrambled the eggs and served them with toast.”
4. verb
to take something, especially food, quickly and eagerly
“The children scrambled for the last slice of pizza.”
5. noun
an activity in which people try to find or collect something, especially in a competitive or chaotic manner
“The treasure hunt was a fun scramble through the woods.”
6. noun
a situation in which something is difficult to understand or control
“The company faced a financial scramble after the economic crisis.”