orientation (C1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˌɔːriənˈteɪʃn/
Definition
The process of giving someone information about a particular job or situation, or the process of becoming familiar with a new place or situation.
Examples
The company offers a comprehensive orientation program for all new hires.
We had a brief orientation session before the conference began.
Students attend an orientation day to learn about campus life.
How to Use orientation
- orientation to (prepositional phrase)
- The direction or position relative to something else. — "The orientation of the house to the south provides good sunlight."
- orientation session (collocation)
- A meeting or period of time dedicated to introducing new people to a place, job, or subject. — "All new students must attend the orientation session."
- sexual orientation (collocation)
- A person's enduring pattern of emotional, romantic, and/or sexual attractions to men, women, or both sexes. — "The company policy prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation."
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