ambit🔊

(by extension) The extent of actions, thoughts, or the meaning of words, etc.

(by extension) The area or sphere of control and influence of something.

(archaic) The boundary around a building, town, region, etc.

(archaic, rare) The circumference of something circular; also, an arc; a circuit, an orbit.

(obsolete) The open space surrounding a building, town, etc.; the grounds or precincts of a place. +