orienting

• Qui sert à déterminer sa position ou sa direction par rapport à l'environnement ; qui fournit une orientation ou un guidage.

Describes something that helps to determine one's position or direction relative to surroundings; providing guidance or orientation.

1. Positioning or aligningB2formal

   Relating to the act of positioning something relative to a reference system or determining one's bearings, either physically or intellectually.

   Orienter

   • The orienting reflex helps animals respond to new stimuli.
   • Orienting oneself in a new city can be challenging.
   • The orienting system of the satellite ensures accurate navigation.

   Synonymesdirectingguidingorientatingpositioning

   Antonymesconfusingdisorientingmisleading

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action d'aligner ou de positionner quelque chose par rapport à une direction ou un point de repère, ou pour familiariser quelqu'un avec une nouvelle situation.

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.

   Orienter

   • 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.

   Synonymesadjustaimalignbiasdirectline upplacepointpositionset

   Antonymesconfusedisorientmisalign

2. Familiarize or adaptB2formal

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

   Familiariser / adapter

   • 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.

   Synonymesacclimateaccustomacquaintadaptadjustfamiliarizehabituateintroduce