C1verbformalbusinesseducation
US/ˈɔːr.i.ent/
UK/ˈɔː.ri.ent/
to direct something toward a particular goal, or to find your position in a place
In context
The course is oriented toward students who plan to work abroad.
It took me a few minutes to orient myself on the map.
New employees spend a week learning to orient themselves in the company.
Words that go with orient
verb + noun
- orient yourselfTake a moment to orient yourself before you start.
- orient studentsThe first week is used to orient students to campus life.
- orient the readerA short introduction helps orient the reader before the main argument.
- orient policyThe government wants to orient policy toward growth.
verb + preposition
- orient towardThe program orients students toward practical skills.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
The course is oriented with practical skills.Correct: The course is oriented toward practical skills.