🧭orient

verb
/ˈɔː.ri.ənt/

Meaning

to align or position something relative to a particular point or direction
the East, especially countries of eastern Asia; to determine one's position or direction

Example Sentences

The map helps tourists orient themselves in the city.

Many spices come from the Orient.

Example Expressions

orient yourself

Synonyms

align, adjust, position, direct, familiarize, East, eastern countries, Asia, Far East
Entry 1
align, adjust, position, direct, familiarize
Entry 2
East, eastern countries, Asia, Far East

Antonyms

confuse, disorient, mislead, Occident, West, western countries
Entry 1
confuse, disorient, mislead
Entry 2
Occident, West, western countries

Collocations

orient oneself, orient the building, orient towards, orient correctly, Far Orient, Orient Express
Entry 1
orient oneself, orient the building, orient towards, orient correctly
Entry 2
Far Orient, Orient Express, orient oneself

More Example Sentences

I was given an orientation by the HR department.

I have experience in giving orientation to new employees.

My weakness is that sometimes I can be too detail-oriented.

Effective feedback should be specific, timely, and action-oriented.

FM Method is a research oriented method. So, everything is new in it.

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Made or become larger or more extensive.
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to carry or take something to a place; to cause something to happen
to treat someone cruelly or unfairly, especially because of their religion, race, or beliefs

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