Background for orients

orients

/ˈɔriənts/ /ˈɔːriənts/

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noun

The part of the horizon where the sun first appears in the morning; the east.

Examples :

"The students lined up facing the orients to watch the sunrise during their morning assembly. "

geography astronomy direction

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noun

A pearl originating from the Indian region, reputed to be of great brilliance; (by extension) any pearl of particular beauty and value.

Examples :

"The antique necklace featured several large orients, each shimmering with an inner fire that captivated the light. "

value material appearance quality

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noun

(by extension) The brilliance or colour of a high-quality pearl.

Examples :

"The subtle orients of the pearl necklace shimmered in the soft light, hinting at its exceptional quality. "

appearance material quality value color

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verb

To build or place (something) so as to face eastward.

Examples :

"The family's new garden shed was oriented to face the rising sun. "

direction architecture building

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verb

(by extension) To align or place (a person or object) so that his, her, or its east side, north side, etc., is positioned toward the corresponding points of the compass; (specifically) to rotate (a map attached to a plane table) until the line of direction between any two of its points is parallel to the corresponding direction in nature.

Examples :

"The teacher orients the map on the classroom wall so north points upwards, helping the students understand directions. "

direction geography nautical position technical

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verb

To direct towards or point at a particular direction.

Examples :

"The workers oriented all the signs to face the road."

direction point

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verb

To determine which direction one is facing.

Examples :

"Let me just orient myself and we can be on our way."

direction position nautical

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verb

To familiarize (oneself or someone) with a circumstance or situation.

Examples :

"Give him time to orient himself within the new hierarchy."

situation action process organization

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verb

To set the focus of (something) so as to appeal or relate to a certain group.

Examples :

"We will orient our campaign to the youth who are often disinterested."

attitude communication group business organization

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verb

To change direction to face a certain way.

Examples :

"The lost hiker orients himself with a compass before continuing his trek. "

direction action position