"oriented" in the verb sense

1. orient, point

be oriented

"The weather vane points North"

"the dancers toes pointed outward"

2. orient, orientate

determine one's position with reference to another point

"We had to orient ourselves in the forest"

3. orient

cause to point

"Orient the house towards the West"

4. orient

familiarize (someone) with new surroundings or circumstances

"The dean of students tries to orient the freshmen"

5. tailor, orient

adjust to a specific need or market

"a magazine oriented towards young people"

"tailor your needs to your surroundings"

"oriented" in the adjective sense

1. oriented, orientated

adjusted or located in relation to surroundings or circumstances sometimes used in combination

"the house had its large windows oriented toward the ocean view"

"helping freshmen become oriented to college life"

"the book is value-oriented throughout"

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