orient
/ˈɔriənt/
verb
- To align or position something relative to a specific direction or point of reference.
- The architect oriented the house to take advantage of the afternoon sun.
- We need to orient the satellite dish toward the southern sky.
- Please orient the map so that north is facing upward.
- To familiarize someone with a new situation, environment, or set of ideas.
- The training program helps new employees orient themselves to company policies.
- It took me a few days to orient myself in the new city.
- The guide will orient visitors to the museum's layout at the start of the tour.
Antonyms
noun
- The countries of East Asia, especially China, Japan, and Korea (often considered dated or old-fashioned).
- In older travel books, the Orient was described as a land of mystery and spice.
- The museum has a fine collection of art from the Orient.
- He spent years studying the cultures of the Orient.
adjective
- Having a lustrous, high-quality surface, especially used for pearls; also, eastern or from the East (archaic).
- The necklace featured orient pearls that shimmered with a soft glow.
- The jeweler prized the orient quality of the gemstone.
- In ancient texts, orient silk was highly valued for its beauty.