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Compass
01
bussola
a device with a needle that always points to the north, used to find direction
Esempi
In the absence of GPS, the compass became an essential tool for the outdoor survival course.
In assenza di GPS, la bussola è diventata uno strumento essenziale per il corso di sopravvivenza all'aperto.
02
the extent or area within which something functions, influences, or has authority
Esempi
The compass of her knowledge was remarkable.
03
an instrument with two legs, one holding a point and the other a pencil, used for drawing circles or arcs
Esempi
She used a compass to mark the radius of the circle.
04
the outer boundary or extent of a person's capacity, power, or understanding
Esempi
The debate stretched the compass of what's acceptable.
to compass
01
to grasp, comprehend, or fully take in the meaning or scope of something
Esempi
The idea was too vast for anyone to compass at once.
02
circondare, fare il giro
to travel or navigate around something in a circular course
Esempi
The ancient city was designed with a labyrinthine layout, forcing visitors to compass its winding streets and alleys.
L'antica città era progettata con un layout labirintico, costringendo i visitatori a compassare le sue strade e vicoli tortuosi.
03
to bring about, achieve, or successfully accomplish something
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The invention compassed a major advance in medicine.
