orient

UK
/ˈɔːr.i.ənt/
US
/ˈɔr.i.ənt/
orientnoun
orients
pl
UK
/ˈɔːr.i.ənt/
US
/ˈɔr.i.ənt/
Translations
The orient is known for its rich cultural heritage.
Восток известен своим богатым культурным наследием.
Additional translations
восточная часть
Definitions
The countries of Asia, especially East Asia.
The Orient has a rich cultural heritage that attracts many tourists.
The luster of a pearl.
The orient of the pearl was admired by all who saw it.
The east; the direction or part of the horizon where the sun rises.
The caravan set out toward the orient before dawn.
Synonyms
the Orient
the East
the Far East
East Asia
eastern world
eastern countries
Oriental world
orientverb
oriented
Past Simple
oriented
Past Participle
orienting
Gerund
UK
/ˈɔː.ri.ənt/
US
/ˈɔːr.i.ənt/
Translations
The teacher will orient the new students to the school.
Учитель будет ориентировать новых учеников в школе.
The guide will orient the tourists to the best sights in the city.
Гид будет направлять туристов к лучшим достопримечательностям города.
The manager will orient the team towards achieving the new goals.
Менеджер будет настраивать команду на достижение новых целей.
Additional translations
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Definitions
To align or position something relative to a known point or direction.
The architect oriented the building to face the sunrise.
To familiarize someone with new surroundings or circumstances.
The guide oriented the tourists to the layout of the city.
To adjust or adapt to a new situation or environment.
She quickly oriented herself to the new job responsibilities.
orientproper noun
Definitions
The countries or regions of Asia, especially those of East and Southeast Asia (usually with the definite article).
Silk and spices were once transported from the Orient to Europe along ancient trade routes.
orientadjective
more orient
Comp.
most orient
Super.
UK
/ˈɔː.ri.ənt/
US
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Archaic usage meaning “eastern” or “bright, lustrous”.
Definitions
Situated toward or coming from the east; eastern.
The orient sun rose over the hills, bathing the valley in light.
Bright or lustrous, especially as if gleaming with light.
The knight wore an orient helm that gleamed in the torchlight.