Reorient
(verb)
- To change the direction, focus, or purpose of something or someone.
- To adjust, redirect or realign something or someone towards a new or different direction, aim or objective.
- 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:
- The company reoriented its strategy to focus on digital transformation and innovation.
- The new manager reoriented the team's priorities and goals, leading to improved performance and results.
- The government reoriented its foreign policy towards more engagement and diplomacy.
- The coach reoriented the player's technique, helping him to overcome his weaknesses and improve his game.
- The individual reoriented her career path, moving from finance to education, following her passion and purpose.