Anticlockwise (Adverb)

In a direction opposite to the direction in which the hands of a clock move; "please move counterclockwise in a circle!".

To tighten the screw, turn it anticlockwise for several turns until it is loose.
Please walk around the island anticlockwise to take in all the sights.
To unlock the safe, turn the dial anticlockwise for 5 numbers, then clockwise for 2 numbers.
When leaving the stage, the dancers must exit anticlockwise to avoid collisions.
In many Asian countries, people typically move anticlockwise around sacred sites such as stupas and temples.