Orient

Pronunciation: /ˈɔːriːˌɛnt/

Orient (verb)

  1. to find your position or direction in relation to your surroundings.
  2. to become familiar with a new place or situation.
  3. to position something in a particular direction or alignment.

Examples

  • He used the map to orient himself in the city.
  • They oriented themselves by the position of the sun.

Common collocations: orient oneself, orient using a map, orient to surroundings, orient to new environment, orient correctly

Synonyms of Orient

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Orient

  • losing sense of direction