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orientates

/ˈɔːriənteɪts/ /ˈɒriənteɪts/

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verb

To face a given direction.

Examples :

"The security guard orientates himself towards the main entrance to monitor everyone entering the building. "

direction position

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verb

To determine one's position relative to the surroundings; to orient (oneself).

Examples :

"He came out of the station and took some time to orientate himself."

position direction place space

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verb

To arrange in order; to dispose or place (a body) so as to show its relation to other bodies, or the relation of its parts among themselves.

Examples :

"The teacher orientates the desks in the classroom to face the whiteboard before each lesson. "

position body direction space action

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verb

To position (something), to align relative to a given position.

Examples :

"Try to orientate your students towards the science subjects."

direction position place

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verb

To move or turn toward the east; to veer from the north or south toward the east.

Examples :

"The sunflower field orientates itself throughout the day, following the sun as it moves across the sky. "

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