orient

🇺🇸 /ˈɔːrient/ 🇬🇧 /ˈɔːrient/
Frequency
Difficulty
Tags TOP10000
verb
R

to direct or adjust something toward a goal

The company will orient its strategy toward customer needs.

R

to find your direction or position

The hikers used a compass to orient themselves in the forest.

R

to get used to a new place or situation

New students need time to orient to the school environment.

translation

v. to direct or adjust something toward a goal; to find your direction or position; to get used to a new place or situation

Word Forms

3rd Present orients
Progressive orienting
Past oriented
Perfect oriented