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Vocabulary Entry
orient
|verb • noun • adjective
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V
verb
To align or position in a specific direction or to familiarize someone with a new situation.
Example Sentences
"She tried to orient the new employee to the company's culture."
"He oriented the map so that north was at the top."
"The teacher helped the students orient themselves in the new classroom."
N
noun
The direction of something, especially in relation to a reference point.
Example Sentences
"The sun's position can be used for orientation."
"In geography, orientation helps us understand location."
"Students learned about the orientation of constellations in astronomy class."
A
adjective
Relating to the position or direction something faces.
Example Sentences
"They built the house with an eastward orientation to capture the morning sun."
"The orientation committee organized events for the new students."
"The factory's orientation towards sustainability impressed the investors."