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Definition orient in British English

orient verb

[transitive] verb
/ˈɔːriənt/
1

to have a particular emphasis or aim

Example

My Russian course is heavily oriented towards grammar.

Example

The news programmes are increasingly oriented to what we call ‘infotainment’.

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function act as be oriented to/towards
2

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

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landmark reference point navigate
3

to learn about a new situation that you are in

Synonyms and related words
learn train master
Definition orient in British English