squarely

Universal Words adverb (usually used after the verb) 1 directly; not at an angle or to one side: She looked at me squarely in the eye. * He stood squarely in front of them, blocking the entrance. * (figurative) We must meet the challenge squarely (= not try to avoid it). 2 directly or exactly; without any uncertainty: The responsibility for the crisis rests squarely on the government. * The show is aimed squarely at people under the age of 25. * This case falls squarely into the category of abuse. * The party puts its support squarely behind the minister. IDIOMS see FAIRLY