1. to position or align something in relation to the points of a compass or other specified directions
2. to familiarize someone with new surroundings or circumstances
3. to determine one’s position in relation to surroundings

Examples

• She orients the map so that north points upward.
• The compass orients itself to magnetic north.
• The program orients new employees to company policies.
• He orients himself by looking for familiar landmarks.
• The teacher orients students to the classroom rules.
• The building orients toward the southern exposure for maximum sunlight.
• She orients her career goals around helping others.