Definition of 'compass'
Noun
- navigational instrument for finding directions
- an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"; "the ambit of municipal legislation"; "within the compass of this article"; "within the scope of an investigation"; "outside the reach of the law"; "in the political orbit of a world power"
Synonyms: scope range reach orbit ambit - the limit of capability; "within the compass of education"
Synonyms: range reach grasp - drafting instrument used for drawing circles
Verb
- bring about; accomplish; "This writer attempts more than his talents can compass"
- travel around, either by plane or ship; "We compassed the earth"
Synonyms: circumnavigate - get the meaning of something; "Do you comprehend the meaning of this letter?"
Synonyms: grok get the picture comprehend savvy dig grasp apprehend
