orient

US /ˈɔːr.i.ent/
UK /ˈɔːr.i.ent/
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1.

orientar, dirigir

to align or position something in relation to a specific direction or point

:
The map was difficult to orient without a compass.
El mapa era difícil de orientar sin una brújula.
We need to orient the solar panels towards the sun.
Necesitamos orientar los paneles solares hacia el sol.
2.

orientar, adaptar

to make someone familiar with a new situation or environment

:
The company will orient new employees during their first week.
La empresa orientará a los nuevos empleados durante su primera semana.
It took him a while to orient himself to the new city.
Le tomó un tiempo orientarse en la nueva ciudad.
1.

oriente, este

the direction toward the east, especially the point where the sun rises

:
The church was built facing the orient.
La iglesia fue construida mirando al oriente.
Sailors used to navigate by the stars and the orient.
Los marineros solían navegar por las estrellas y el oriente.
2.

Oriente, países de Asia

the countries of Asia, especially East Asia

:
Many exotic spices come from the Orient.
Muchas especias exóticas provienen del Oriente.
Her art collection features pieces from the Orient.
Su colección de arte presenta piezas del Oriente.