Orient (n.)

  1. the countries of Asia

    [ Syn: east , orient ]

  2. the hemisphere that includes Eurasia and Africa and Australia

    [ Syn: eastern hemisphere ]

    orient (v.)

  1. be oriented; The weather vane points North; the dancers toes pointed outward

    [ Syn: point ]

  2. determine ones position with reference to another point; We had to orient ourselves in the forest

    [ Syn: orientate ]

  3. cause to point; Orient the house towards the West'

  4. familiarize (someone) with new surroundings or circumstances; The dean of students tries to orient the freshmen'

  5. adjust to a specific need or market; a magazine oriented towards young people; tailor your needs to your surroundings

    [ Syn: tailor ]

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