Meaning of 'orient'

noun

the hemisphere that includes Eurasia and Africa and Australia

Synonyms: eastern hemisphere

verb

adjust to a specific need or market

Example: "a magazine oriented towards young people"

Synonyms: tailor

verb

familiarize (someone) with new surroundings or circumstances

Example: "The dean of students tries to orient the freshmen"

verb

determine one's position with reference to another point

Example: "We had to orient ourselves in the forest"

Synonyms: orientate

verb

cause to point

verb

be oriented

Synonyms: point