Orient
 

orient
noun1.the countries of Asia[syn: East]2.the hemisphere that includes Eurasia and Africa and Australia[syn: eastern hemisphere]
verb1.be oriented; "The weather vane points North"; "the dancers toes pointed outward"2.determine one's position with reference to another point; "We had to orient ourselves in the forest"[ant: disorient]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]