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Compass
01
brújula
a device with a needle that always points to the north, used to find direction
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She checked the compass to ensure they were heading north towards the mountain base camp.
Ella revisó la brújula para asegurarse de que se dirigían al norte hacia el campamento base de la montaña.
02
the extent or area within which something functions, influences, or has authority
Ejemplos
The court 's compass of jurisdiction is strictly defined by law.
03
an instrument with two legs, one holding a point and the other a pencil, used for drawing circles or arcs
Ejemplos
He adjusted the compass to make a perfect circle.
04
the outer boundary or extent of a person's capacity, power, or understanding
Ejemplos
His generosity knows no compass.
to compass
01
to grasp, comprehend, or fully take in the meaning or scope of something
Ejemplos
She struggled to compass the true nature of the problem.
02
rodear, circunnavegar
to travel or navigate around something in a circular course
Ejemplos
The sailors had to compass the dangerous reefs, carefully navigating their ship through the intricate channels.
Los marineros tuvieron que circunnavegar los peligrosos arrecifes, navegando cuidadosamente su barco a través de los intrincados canales.
03
to bring about, achieve, or successfully accomplish something
Ejemplos
With careful planning, she compassed her escape.
