orient meaning and definition

ORIENT noun

Definition of Orient (noun)

1. the countries of Asia
   • synonyms: East
2. the hemisphere that includes Eurasia and Africa and Australia
   • synonyms: eastern hemisphere

ORIENT verb

Definition of orient (verb)

1. be oriented
   • "The weather vane points North"; "the dancers toes pointed outward"
   • synonyms: point
2. determine one's position with reference to another point
   • "We had to orient ourselves in the forest"
   • synonyms: orientate
   • antonym: disorient
3. cause to point
   • "Orient the house towards the West"
4. familiarize (someone) with new surroundings or circumstances
   • "The dean of students tries to orient the freshmen"
5. adjust to a specific need or market
   • "a magazine oriented towards young people"; "tailor your needs to your surroundings"
   • synonyms: tailor