Definitions

1. noun

The scope or extent of an activity, power, or jurisdiction

“The police force’s ambit is to maintain law and order within the city limits.”

2. verb

To encroach or extend into something else’s area of interest, activity, or jurisdiction

“The company ambitiously expanded into new international markets.”

3. noun

A field of study or a range of knowledge

“The ambit of her research focused on environmental science and conservation.”

4. noun

The scope or range of something, such as a person’s abilities or powers

“Within the ambit of her artistic talent, she excelled in painting and sculpture.”