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Definition orient in American English

orient verb

[transitive] verb
/ˈɔriˌent/
1

to have a particular emphasis or goal

Example

My Russian course is heavily oriented toward grammar.

Example

The news programs are increasingly oriented to what we call “infotainment.”

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function act as be oriented to/toward
2

to find out your exact position and the direction in which you need to go

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reference point navigate lose your bearings
3

to learn about a new situation that you are in

Synonyms and related words
learn train acquire
Definition orient in American English