orient

adjective

1. (obsolete, poetic) Rising, like the sun.

2. eastern; oriental

3. Bright; lustrous; superior; pure; perfect; pellucid; used of gems and also figuratively, because the most perfect jewels are found in the East.

noun

1. the countries of Asia

Similar word(s): east

Definition categories: location

2. the hemisphere that includes Eurasia and Africa and Australia

Definition categories: location, hemisphere

verb

1. be oriented

Similar word(s): point

Definition categories: stative, lie

2. determine one's position with reference to another point

- We had to orient ourselves in the forest

Similar word(s): orientate

Definition categories: perception, decide, determine

3. cause to point

- Orient the house towards the West

Definition categories: stative, position

4. familiarize (someone) with new surroundings or circumstances

- The dean of students tries to orient the freshmen

Definition categories: communication, acquaint, familiarise, familiarize

5. adjust to a specific need or market

- a magazine oriented towards young people

Similar word(s): tailor

Definition categories: change, accommodate, adapt