to orient
Third Person
orients
Present Participle
orienting
Past Tense
oriented
Past Participle
oriented
1
to determine or adjust the direction of an object or oneself in relation to specific directions or reference points
transitive
- The archaeologist carefully oriented the excavation site based on cardinal directions.
- When setting up the tent, the campers took care to orient it so that the entrance faced away from the prevailing wind.
- The city planner decided to orient the new building to face south.
- The farmers strategically oriented the rows of crops to make the most of sunlight and water irrigation.
- The satellite dish was carefully oriented to ensure a strong and stable signal reception.
Antonyms:
2
to establish or find one's position in relation to the cardinal points
transitive
- Lost in the forest, the hiker used a compass to orient himself and find the correct path.
- The explorer used the stars at night to orient himself in the vast desert and continue his journey.
- When the GPS signal was lost, the driver had to orient himself using landmarks and road signs.
- Hikers often carry a map and a compass to orient themselves in unfamiliar terrains.
- The astronaut had to constantly orient himself in space using reference points.
Synonyms:
3
to align or position something in a specified orientation
transitive
- The gardeners oriented the flower beds towards the sunlight to ensure optimal growth.
- The campers oriented their tents towards the east, anticipating a picturesque sunrise over the mountains.
- The city planners oriented the new park entrance towards the downtown area to attract more visitors.
- The farmer oriented the rows of crops to align with the natural slope of the terrain for efficient irrigation.
- The solar panels were oriented to face south to maximize exposure to sunlight throughout the day.
4
to tailor or direct a product, message, or content to align with the interests or needs of a specific target audience
transitive
- The marketing team oriented the advertising campaign to a younger demographic.
- The film director oriented the movie script to international audiences.
- The website content was oriented to the interests of tech enthusiasts.
- The fashion designer oriented the new clothing line to environmentally conscious consumers.
- The social media strategy was oriented to the brand's target audience.
Synonyms:
5
to help someone become accustomed to an environment or situation
transitive
- The mentor oriented the new employee to the office layout.
- Before starting the hiking expedition, the guide oriented the group to the trail.
- The relocation coordinator oriented the family to their new neighborhood.
- The instructor oriented the students to the online learning platform.
- The volunteer program coordinator oriented participants to the community project.