Orient
Pronunciation: /ˈɔːriːˌɛnt/
Orient (verb)
- to find your position or direction in relation to your surroundings.
- to become familiar with a new place or situation.
- 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