orient

• Sustantivo que designa los países de Asia, especialmente los de Asia Oriental, aunque el término se considera anticuado y potencialmente ofensivo en el uso moderno.

A noun referring to the countries of Asia, especially East Asia, though the term is considered outdated and potentially offensive in modern usage.

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1. The EastB2formalbritish

   A historical term for the countries of East Asia, including China, Japan, and Korea.

   Oriente (Este asiático)

   • The ancient trade routes connected the Occident with the Orient.
   • Scholars studied the art and philosophy of the Orient.
   • The Orient has a rich cultural heritage spanning thousands of years.

   Sinónimoseastfar east

   Antónimosoccidentwest

• Verbo utilizado para indicar la acción de alinear o disponer algo respecto a una dirección o punto de referencia, o para familiarizar a alguien con una situación nueva.

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.

   Orientar

   • 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.

   Sinónimosadjustaimalignbiasdirectline upplacepointpositionset

   Antónimosconfusedisorientmisalign

2. Familiarize or adaptB2formal

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

   orientar

   • 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.

   Sinónimosacclimateaccustomacquaintadaptadjustfamiliarizehabituateintroduce