orient
//ˈɔːriənt//
Verb
orientInfinitive
orientPresent tense
orientedPast tense
orientedPast participle
orientingPresent participle
orientsThird-person singular
1
To align or position something relative to a specific direction, point, or set of circumstances.
She oriented the map so that north was at the top.
2
To familiarize oneself or someone else with a new situation, environment, or set of facts.
It took me a few weeks to orient myself to the new job.
3
To determine one's position or direction, especially by using a compass or landmarks.
She used the compass to orient herself in the forest.
Noun
1
The countries of Asia, especially East Asia; the East.
The spice trade brought many treasures from the Orient to Europe.