Brazilian Portugese Meaning of orient

Orientar

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Definitions and Meaning of orient in English

Wordnet

orient (n)

the countries of Asia

the hemisphere that includes Eurasia and Africa and Australia

Wordnet

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

Webster

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.

Webster

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.

Webster

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.

FAQs About the word orient

Orientar

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oriency => orientação, oriel window => Janela de oriel, oriel => Janela saliente, orichalch => oricalco, oricalche => oricalco,