orient (Meaning)
orient (n)
the countries of Asia
the hemisphere that includes Eurasia and Africa and Australia
orient (v)
be oriented
determine one's position with reference to another point
cause to point
familiarize (someone) with new surroundings or circumstances
adjust to a specific need or market
orient (a.)
Rising, as the sun.
Eastern; oriental.
Bright; lustrous; superior; pure; perfect; pellucid; -- used of gems and also figuratively, because the most perfect jewels are found in the East.
orient (n.)
The part of the horizon where the sun first appears in the morning; the east.
The countries of Asia or the East.
A pearl of great luster.
orient (v. t.)
To define the position of, in relation to the orient or east; hence, to ascertain the bearings of.
Fig.: To correct or set right by recurring to first principles; to arrange in order; to orientate.
Same as Orientate, 2.
To place (a map or chart) so that its east side, north side, etc., lie toward the corresponding parts of the horizon;
to rotate (a map attached to a plane table) until the line of direction between any two of its points is parallel to the corresponding direction in nature.
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orient Sentence Examples
- The compass needle always orients itself towards magnetic north.
- The sunflowers orient their heads towards the sun throughout the day.
- The architect oriented the house to maximize sunlight exposure.
- The lost traveler oriented themselves using a map and compass.
- The satellite dish must be oriented properly to receive signals.
- The teacher oriented the new students with a tour of the school.
- The GPS device orients you in relation to a known location.
- The gecko's eyes are oriented to provide a wide field of vision.
- The plant orients its leaves perpendicular to the light source for optimal photosynthesis.
- The compass needle orients itself in the direction of the Earth's magnetic field.
FAQs About the word orient
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The compass needle always orients itself towards magnetic north.
The sunflowers orient their heads towards the sun throughout the day.
The architect oriented the house to maximize sunlight exposure.
The lost traveler oriented themselves using a map and compass.
