Meaning of the word orientate in English
What does orientate mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
orientate
US /ˈɔːr.i.ən.teɪt/
UK /ˈɔː.ri.ən.teɪt/
Verb
1.
to find your position in relation to new surroundings
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It took him a while to orientate himself in the new city.
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The map helped us to orientate ourselves in the wilderness.
2.
to direct something towards a particular direction or purpose
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The company needs to orientate its marketing strategy towards younger consumers.
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The new policy aims to orientate students towards practical skills.