orient

verb
UK: /ˈɔːriənt/
US: /ˈɔːriənt/

  1. To find out where you are in relation to your surroundings.

    1. I need to orient myself before I start walking again.
    2. The hikers used a map and compass to orient themselves in the dense forest.

  2. To adjust or adapt to a new situation or environment.

    1. It took him a while to orient himself to the new job.
    2. New students attend orientation sessions to help them orient to college life.

  3. To design or arrange something in a specific way or direction.

    1. They will orient the house to face south for maximum sunlight.
    2. The company is orienting its marketing efforts towards a younger demographic.

Synonyms

adjust familiarize position east
orient noun

  1. Relating to the east or the countries of Asia.

    1. She studies Orient culture.
    2. Many valuable artifacts were brought back from the Orient in the past.
orient adjective

  1. Eastern, especially of countries in Asia.

    1. This is an orient rug.
    2. The store sells orient art and decorations for the home.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "orient" in English means: To find out where you are in relation to your surroundings., To adjust or adapt to a new situation or environment., To design or arrange something in a specific way or direction..

The phonetic transcription of "orient" is /ˈɔːriənt/ in British English and /ˈɔːriənt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "orient": adjust, familiarize, position, east.

Example usage of "orient": "I need to orient myself before I start walking again.". More examples on the page.