ALL meanings of orient
o·ri·ent
O o - noun orient The countries of Asia, especially eastern Asia. 1
- noun orient the Orient, the countries of Asia, especially East Asia. (formerly) the countries to the E of the Mediterranean. 1
- noun orient Jewelry. an orient pearl. the iridescence of a pearl. 1
- noun orient the east; the eastern region of the heavens or the world. 1
- verb with object orient to adjust with relation to, or bring into due relation to surroundings, circumstances, facts, etc. 1
- verb with object orient to familiarize (a person) with new surroundings or circumstances, or the like: lectures designed to orient the new students. 1
- verb with object orient to place in any definite position with reference to the points of the compass or other locations: to orient a building north and south. 1
- verb with object orient to direct or position toward a particular object: Orient it toward that house. 1
- verb with object orient to determine the position of in relation to the points of the compass; get the bearings of. 1
- verb with object orient to place so as to face the east, especially to build (a church) with the chief altar to the east and the chief entrance to the west. 1
- verb with object orient Surveying. to set (the horizontal circle of a surveying instrument) so that readings give correct azimuths. 1
- verb with object orient Mathematics. to assign to (a surface) a constant, outward direction at each point. 1
- verb without object orient to turn toward the east or in any specified direction. 1
- adjective orient (of a gem or pearl) exceptionally fine and lustrous; oriental. 1
- noun orient eastern regions 1
- adjective orient Archaic. rising or appearing, especially as from below the horizon: the orient sun. 1
- transitive verb orient familiarize, orientate: sb 1
- transitive verb orient adjust, position: sth 1
- proper noun orient The eastern part of Asia is sometimes referred to as the Orient. 0
- verb orient When you orient yourself to a new situation or course of action, you learn about it and prepare to deal with it. 0
- verb orient When you orient yourself, you find out exactly where you are and which direction you are facing in. 0
- noun orient the eastern sky or the dawn 0
- noun orient the iridescent lustre of a pearl 0
- noun orient (as modifier) 0
- noun orient a pearl of high quality 0
- adjective orient eastern 0
- adjective orient (of the sun, stars, etc) rising 0
- verb orient to adjust or align (oneself or something else) according to surroundings or circumstances 0
- verb orient to position, align, or set (a map, surveying instrument, etc) with reference to the points of the compass or other specific directions 0
- verb orient to set or build (a church) in an easterly direction 0
- noun orient the countries east of the Mediterranean 0
- noun orient the eastern hemisphere 0
- noun orient the east 0
- noun orient the quality that determines a pearl's value; luster 0
- adjective orient brilliant; shining; precious: said originally of pearls, now used more generally 0
- adjective orient eastern; oriental 0
- adjective orient rising, as the sun 0
- verb transitive orient to arrange with reference to the east; esp., to build (a church) with the chief altar at the eastern end 0
- verb transitive orient to set (a map or chart) in agreement with the points of the compass 0
- verb transitive orient to adjust with relation to facts or principles; correct 0
- verb transitive orient to adjust or adapt to, or acquaint with, a particular situation 0