orient

[ˈɔːriənt]

orient Definition

  • 1align or position (something) relative to the points of a compass or other specified positions
  • 2familiarize oneself with the existing situation or environment
  • 3make (someone) familiar with new surroundings or circumstances

Using orient: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "orient" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The map helped us orient ourselves.

  • Example

    She took some time to orient herself in the new job.

  • Example

    The orientation program is designed to orient new employees to the company culture.

  • Example

    The building is oriented towards the east.

orient Synonyms and Antonyms

Idioms Using orient

  • to quickly and accurately determine one's position or direction in a new environment

    Example

    Despite being in a new city, she was able to orient herself like a compass needle and find her way around easily.

  • orient oneself to/toward(s) the north star

    to use the North Star as a reference point to determine one's position or direction

    Example

    In the absence of a compass, he was able to orient himself toward the North Star and navigate his way through the wilderness.

  • to position oneself in the direction of the most common or strongest winds in a particular area

    Example

    The farmers had to orient their crops to the prevailing winds in order to maximize their yield.

Phrases with orient

  • orient oneself to/toward(s) something

    to become familiar with or adjust to a new situation or environment

    Example

    It took me a while to orient myself to the new city.

  • orient someone to/toward(s) something

    to make someone familiar with or adjust someone to a new situation or environment

    Example

    The training program is designed to orient new employees to the company's policies and procedures.

  • orient oneself to/toward(s) the sun

    to face or position oneself in the direction of the rising sun

    Example

    The yoga instructor instructed us to orient ourselves toward the sun during the morning practice.

Origins of orient

from Latin 'oriens', meaning 'rising (sun)'

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Summary: orient in Brief

The verb 'orient' [ˈɔːriənt] means to align or position something relative to a compass or other specified positions. It can also mean to familiarize oneself or someone else with a new situation or environment. Examples include 'The map helped us orient ourselves' and 'The orientation program is designed to orient new employees to the company culture.' Idioms like 'orient oneself like a compass needle' denote quick and accurate determination of one's position or direction.