orient
/ˈɔɹ.iˌɛnt/ verb C2- To build or place (something) so as to face eastward.
- To align or place (a person or object) so that his, her, or its east side, north side, etc., is positioned toward the corresponding points of the compass; (specifically, surveying) to rotate (a map attached to a plane table) until the line of direction between any two of its points is parallel to the corresponding direction in nature.
- To direct towards or point at a particular direction. · The workers oriented all the signs to face the road.
- To determine which direction one is facing. · Let me just orient myself and we can be on our way.
- To familiarize (oneself or someone) with a circumstance or situation. · Give him time to orient himself within the new hierarchy.
- To set the focus of (something) so as to appeal or relate to a certain group. · We will orient our campaign to the youth who are often disinterested.
- To change direction to face a certain way.
He/she/it orients · Past oriented · Past participle oriented · -ing form orienting
Verb forms
- Base form
- orient
- He/she/it
- orients
- Past
- oriented
- Past participle
- oriented
- -ing form
- orienting
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When we relied on physical maps, we were compelled to orient ourselves within a broader, more comprehensive geographic context.
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