Orient ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Orient ( verb )

1. To determine one's location or direction in relation to the points of the compass.
2. To adjust or align oneself or something else to surroundings or circumstances.
3. To bring into existence or operation.
4. To familiarize oneself with a new environment or situation.
5. To introduce someone to a new environment or situation.

Origin:

From old french orienter, from latin orientem (accusative of oriens), present participle of oriri (to rise).

Examples:

1. She quickly orient herself and headed south.
2. The engineer will orient the solar panels towards the sun.
3. He will orient a new strategy to increase the company's revenue.
4. It takes time to orient to a new school and make new friends.
5. The supervisor will orient the new employee to the company policies and procedures.

(As a noun)

Orient ( noun )

1. To determine one's location or direction in relation to the points of the compass.
2. To adjust or align oneself or something else to surroundings or circumstances.
3. To bring into existence or operation.
4. To familiarize oneself with a new environment or situation.
5. To introduce someone to a new environment or situation.

Origin:

From old french orienter, from latin orientem (accusative of oriens), present participle of oriri (to rise).

Examples:

1. She quickly orient herself and headed south.
2. The engineer will orient the solar panels towards the sun.
3. He will orient a new strategy to increase the company's revenue.
4. It takes time to orient to a new school and make new friends.
5. The supervisor will orient the new employee to the company policies and procedures.