oriented

• Beschreibt etwas, das auf ein bestimmtes Ziel, einen Zweck, eine Richtung oder ein Interesse ausgerichtet ist. Auch: an etwas orientiert, auf etwas ausgerichtet.

Describes something that is directed or focused towards a particular goal, interest, or direction.

1. Adjusted or located in relation to surroundingsB2formal

   Having a specific direction, focus, or alignment relative to a particular environment, goal, or set of circumstances.

   Orientiert

   • The company is highly customer-oriented in its approach.
   • She is very detail-oriented when reviewing documents.
   • The course is oriented towards beginners.

   Synonymeadaptedalignedangleddirectedfocusedgearedorientatedpointed

   Antonymeconfuseddisorientedlost

• Verb, das das Ausrichten oder Anordnen von etwas in Bezug auf eine Richtung oder einen Bezugspunkt bezeichnet oder jemanden mit einer neuen Situation vertraut macht.

A verb used to indicate the act of aligning or positioning something relative to a direction or point of reference, or to familiarize someone with a new situation.

1. B2formal

   To align or position something relative to a specific direction or point of reference.

   Ausrichten

   • The architect oriented the building to face south.
   • She oriented the map to match the landscape.
   • The satellite dish must be oriented towards the signal source.

   Synonymeadjustaimalignbiasdirectline upplacepointpositionset

   Antonymeconfusedisorientmisalign

2. Familiarize or adaptB2formal

   To help someone become familiar with a new situation, environment, or set of ideas.

   Vertraut machen oder anpassen

   • The training program is designed to orient new employees.
   • He took some time to orient himself to the new city.
   • The guide oriented the tourists to the local customs.

   Synonymeacclimateaccustomacquaintadaptadjustfamiliarizehabituateintroduce