compass

navigational instrument for finding directions

an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"; "a piano has a greater range than the human voice"; "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"

the limit of capability; "within the compass of education"

drafting instrument used for drawing circles

bring about; accomplish; "This writer attempts more than his talents can compass"

travel around, either by plane or ship; "We compassed the earth"

get the meaning of something; "Do you comprehend the meaning of this letter?"