orient
verbUK /ˈɔːriənt/
US /ˈɔːriənt/
To help someone find out where they are or which way to go.
The teacher helped the new student orient herself in the big school building.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. To point or turn something toward a particular direction.
The hikers oriented their map so the north arrow pointed up.
3. To make yourself comfortable with a new place or situation.
It took a few days to orient myself to the new job.
4. The eastern part of the world, especially Asia.
Spices and silk were brought from the Orient long ago.