Reorient (verb)

  1. To change the direction, focus, or purpose of something or someone.
  2. To adjust, redirect or realign something or someone towards a new or different direction, aim or objective.
  3. To readjust one's thinking, habits, or beliefs to a new or different perspective or orientation.

Origin:

Derived from the prefix 're-' meaning 'again' and the noun 'orient' meaning 'to set or align with the east', the word has been in use since the 19th century.

Examples:

  1. The company reoriented its strategy to focus on digital transformation and innovation.
  2. The new manager reoriented the team's priorities and goals, leading to improved performance and results.
  3. The government reoriented its foreign policy towards more engagement and diplomacy.
  4. The coach reoriented the player's technique, helping him to overcome his weaknesses and improve his game.
  5. The individual reoriented her career path, moving from finance to education, following her passion and purpose.
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