SQUARELY


Meaning of SQUARELY in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ skweə(r)li ]

1.

Squarely means directly or in the middle, rather than indirectly or at an angle.

I kept the gun aimed squarely at his eyes.

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2.

If something such as blame or responsibility lies squarely with someone, they are definitely the person responsible.

Responsibility for success or failure lies squarely with the Nigerians.

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3.

If you face something squarely , you face it directly, without trying to avoid it.

The management committee have faced the situation squarely...

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