orientate (C1)
verb
Pronunciation: ˈɔːriənteɪt
Definition
Find one's position in relation to new surroundings or adjust to a specific situation.
Examples
The guide helped the new students orientate themselves to the university campus.
It takes a few days to orientate to the local customs when moving abroad.
The architect had to orientate the building to maximize natural sunlight exposure.
How to Use orientate
- orientate someone/something (collocation)
- To guide or position someone or something. — "The map helped orientate the hikers."
- orientate towards (prepositional phrase)
- To focus or align in a specific direction or goal. — "The curriculum is orientated towards practical skills."
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