Search Result:Orient


KK Pronunciation

〔 ˋorIˏєnt,ˋɒr-,-әnt 〕

Pronunciation

〔 ˊɒːriәnt 〕


Overview of noun orient

The noun orient has 2 senses



Overview of verb orient

The verb orient has 5 senses


  • orient, point -- (be oriented; "The weather vane points North"; "the dancers toes pointed outward")

  • orient, orientate -- (determine one's position with reference to another point; "We had to orient ourselves in the forest")

  • orient -- (cause to point; "Orient the house towards the West")

  • orient -- (familiarize (someone) with new surroundings or circumstances; "The dean of students tries to orient the freshmen")

  • tailor, orient -- (adjust to a specific need or market; "a magazine oriented towards young people"; "tailor your needs to your surroundings")