ori·ent 
/ˈoriˌɛnt/ verb
ori·ents; ori·ent·ed; ori·ent·ing /ˈoriˌɛnt/ verb [+ obj] 1 : to change or create (something, such as a book or a film) so that it appeals to a particular group of people or is suitable for a particular group of people — often + to or toward ▪ They are planning to orient the movie toward teenagers. [=to make the movie interesting to teenagers] ▪ The authors oriented the text to/toward high-school students. = The text is oriented toward high-school students. 2 : to direct (someone) toward a goal
▪ The program is intended to orient students toward a career in medicine. 3 : to place (something) in a particular position or direction
▪ Orient the map so that north is at the top. ▪ The house is oriented so that it faces west. 4 : to help (someone) become familiar with a new situation, place, etc.
▪ The guide is intended to orient travelers (to their surroundings). ▪ The hikers stopped to orient themselves [=to find out where they were] by looking at their map. ▪ She needs time to orient herself to her new job. [=to become familiar with her new job] — compare disorient
▪ The program is intended to orient students toward a career in medicine.
▪ Orient the map so that north is at the top. ▪ The house is oriented so that it faces west.
▪ The guide is intended to orient travelers (to their surroundings). ▪ The hikers stopped to orient themselves [=to find out where they were] by looking at their map. ▪ She needs time to orient herself to her new job. [=to become familiar with her new job] — compare disorient
