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Compass
01
kompas, boussole
a device with a needle that always points to the north, used to find direction
Voorbeelden
She checked the compass to ensure they were heading north towards the mountain base camp.
Ze controleerde het kompas om ervoor te zorgen dat ze naar het noorden richting het basiskamp van de berg gingen.
02
the extent or area within which something functions, influences, or has authority
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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
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He adjusted the compass to make a perfect circle.
04
the outer boundary or extent of a person's capacity, power, or understanding
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His generosity knows no compass.
to compass
01
to grasp, comprehend, or fully take in the meaning or scope of something
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She struggled to compass the true nature of the problem.
02
omcirkelen, rondreizen
to travel or navigate around something in a circular course
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The sailors had to compass the dangerous reefs, carefully navigating their ship through the intricate channels.
De zeilers moesten de gevaarlijke riffen omzeilen, terwijl ze hun schip zorgvuldig door de ingewikkelde kanalen navigeerden.
03
to bring about, achieve, or successfully accomplish something
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With careful planning, she compassed her escape.
