Orient

**Prof. Dr. Sinsi** · 07-23-2012

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]

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Prof. Dr. Sinsi	Orient orient noun1the countries of Asia[syn: East]2the hemisphere that includes Eurasia and Africa and Australia[syn: eastern hemisphere] verb1be oriented; "The weather vane points North"; "the dancers toes pointed outward"2determine one's position with reference to another point; "We had to orient ourselves in the forest"[ant: disorient]3cause to point; "Orient the house towards the West"4familiarize (someone) with new surroundings or circumstances; "The dean of students tries to orient the freshmen"5adjust to a specific need or market; "a magazine oriented towards young people"; "tailor your needs to your surroundings"[syn: tailor]