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orientating

/ˈɔːrɪənteɪtɪŋ/

/ˈɔriənˌteɪtɪŋ/

Translations

orientateverb

orientating

Gerund

orientated

Past Simple

orientated

Past Participle

orientating

Gerund

/ˈɔːrɪənteɪt/

/ˈɔriənˌteɪt/

orienterSens général : diriger ou positionner par rapport à un repère.

The architect had to orientate the building to face the rising sun.

L'architecte a dû orienter le bâtiment vers le soleil levant.

Additional translations

familiariserSurtout avec un complément indiquant le contexte ou l'environnement nouveau.

Synonyms

orientategerund / present participle

orientating

Used attributively for something that provides orientation or direction.

Additional translations

orientantEmploi rare comme adjectif verbal ; plus naturel souvent avec un nom comme « d'orientation ».

Synonyms

Definitions

orientateverb

To align or position something relative to a known point or landmark.

The architect had to orientate the building to face the rising sun.

To familiarize someone with new surroundings or a new situation.

The company organized a workshop to orientate new employees to the office environment.

To adjust or adapt to a new situation or environment.

It took him a few weeks to orientate himself to the new job responsibilities.

orientategerund / present participle

Providing orientation or helping to familiarise with direction or context.

An orientating map helped the hikers navigate the trail.