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orientate

/ˈɔːrɪənteɪt/

/ˈɔriənˌteɪt/

orientateverb

orientated

Past Simple

orientated

Past Participle

orientating

Gerund

/ˈɔːrɪənteɪt/

/ˈɔriənˌteɪt/

Translations

He needed to orientate himself in the new city.

Ему нужно было ориентироваться в новом городе.

The teacher will orientate the students towards the right resources.

Учитель будет направлять студентов к нужным ресурсам.

Additional translations

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

orientatepast participle

Definitions

Directed toward or focused on a particular person, thing, or goal; oriented.

The company offers client-orientated solutions.

orientategerund / present participle

Definitions

Providing orientation or helping to familiarise with direction or context.

An orientating map helped the hikers navigate the trail.