orienting

verb

1. 1

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

2. 2

   (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.

3. 3

   To direct towards or point at a particular direction.

   “The workers oriented all the signs to face the road.”

4. 4

   To determine which direction one is facing.

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

5. 5

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

   “Give him time to orient himself within the new hierarchy.”

6. 6

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

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

7. 7

   To change direction to face a certain way.