ámbito — meaning in English
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English meaning
- ambit noun The extent of actions, thoughts, or the meaning of words, etc.
- beat verb To hit repeatedly, or to defeat someone in a contest.
- compass noun A device with a magnetic needle (or an electronic equivalent) that points to show direction, especially north.
- domain noun A field or area of activity, knowledge, or control.
- field noun An open area of land, especially one used for growing crops, grazing animals, or playing sports.
- fitness noun The condition of being physically healthy and strong, usually through exercise.
- scene noun The place where something happens, especially something notable or newsworthy.
- scope noun The range or extent of a subject, task, or activity.
Senses
ámbito is used for these senses in English:
- ambit The area or sphere of control and influence of something.
- ambit (archaic) The boundary around a building, town, region, etc.
- beat (by extension) An area of a person's responsibility, especially
- beat (journalism) The primary focus of a reporter's stories (such as police/courts, education, city government, business etc.).
- compass (obsolete) A space within limits; an area.
- domain A field or sphere of activity, influence or expertise.
- field A domain of study, knowledge or practice.
- scene A social environment consisting of an informal, vague group of people with a uniting interest; their sphere of activity; a subculture.
ambit — full definition
- noun The extent of actions, thoughts, or the meaning of words, etc.
- noun The area or sphere of control and influence of something.
- noun The boundary around a building, town, region, etc.
- noun The circumference of something circular; also, an arc; a circuit, an orbit.
beat — full definition
- verb To hit repeatedly, or to defeat someone in a contest.
- verb To mix ingredients rapidly, usually with a whisk or spoon.
- noun A regular rhythmic pulse, especially in music.
- noun A journalist's or police officer's regular area of responsibility or patrol.
- adj Informal: completely exhausted.