Orientating: meaning, definitions and examples
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orientating
[ ɔːrɪənˈteɪtɪŋ ]
directional guidance
Orientating refers to the process of determining one's position relative to the environment. It is often used in the context of navigation or learning to align oneself with specific directions. This can include using a compass, map, or other tools to find one's way. In broader terms, it might also refer to adapting oneself to new circumstances or surroundings. Orientating is essential for effective travel, exploration, and understanding one’s spatial context.
Synonyms
locating, navigating, positioning
Examples of usage
- She spent an hour orientating herself in the new city.
- He used a map for orientating before his hike.
- Orientating the students at the beginning of the semester is crucial.
Translations
Translations of the word "orientating" in other languages:
🇵🇹 orientando
🇮🇳 अनुदेश
🇩🇪 orientieren
🇮🇩 mengorientasikan
🇺🇦 орієнтування
🇵🇱 orientowanie
🇯🇵 オリエンテーション
🇫🇷 orienter
🇪🇸 orientación
🇹🇷 yönlendirme
🇰🇷 정향
🇸🇦 توجيه
🇨🇿 orientace
🇸🇰 orientácia
🇨🇳 定位
🇸🇮 usmerjanje
🇮🇸 stefna
🇰🇿 бағдарлау
🇬🇪 ორიანტაცია
🇦🇿 oriyentasiya
🇲🇽 orientación
Etymology
The word 'orientate' derives from the Latin 'orientare', which means 'to rise' or 'to align with the east', a reference to the rising sun in the eastern horizon. The term evolved in the late 19th century in English, primarily used in British English, as an alternative to 'orient', which was already in use. 'Orient' had been adopted in the English language much earlier, relating to the eastern world. The 'ate' suffix in 'orientate' suggests a form of action and process, which aligns with the idea of adapting to one's surroundings or directions. Over time, 'orientate' has gained popularity in educational and navigational contexts, emphasizing the importance of understanding spatial awareness and direction.