orient
US /ˈɔːr.i.ent/
UK /ˈɔːr.i.ent/
1.
orientar, direcionar
to align or position something in relation to a specific direction or point
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The map was difficult to orient without a compass.
O mapa era difícil de orientar sem uma bússola.
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We need to orient the solar panels towards the sun.
Precisamos orientar os painéis solares em direção ao sol.
2.
orientar, familiarizar
to make someone familiar with a new situation or environment
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The company will orient new employees during their first week.
A empresa irá orientar os novos funcionários durante a primeira semana.
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It took him a while to orient himself to the new city.
Levou um tempo para ele se orientar na nova cidade.
1.
oriente, leste
the direction toward the east, especially the point where the sun rises
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The church was built facing the orient.
A igreja foi construída de frente para o oriente.
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Sailors used to navigate by the stars and the orient.
Os marinheiros costumavam navegar pelas estrelas e pelo oriente.