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Reorient: meaning, definitions and examples

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reorient

 

[ riːˈɔːrɪɛnt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

change direction

To reorient means to adjust or change the direction or focus of something. This could apply to individuals, organizations, or systems that need a new perspective or set of priorities. Reorienting often involves reassessing existing strategies and finding new pathways to achieve goals. The process is crucial in circumstances where former methods are no longer effective or appropriate.

Synonyms

adjust, realign, redirect

Examples of usage

  • The company decided to reorient its marketing strategy.
  • After the failure of the project, the team had to reorient their approach.
  • The school district plans to reorient its curriculum to better meet student needs.

Translations

Translations of the word "reorient" in other languages:

🇵🇹 reorientar

🇮🇳 पुनः दिशा देना

🇩🇪 neu orientieren

🇮🇩 mengorientasikan kembali

🇺🇦 перенаправити

🇵🇱 reorientować

🇯🇵 再指向する

🇫🇷 réorienter

🇪🇸 reorientar

🇹🇷 yeni bir yön vermek

🇰🇷 재조정하다

🇸🇦 إعادة توجيه

🇨🇿 znovu orientovat

🇸🇰 znovu orientovať

🇨🇳 重新定向

🇸🇮 preusmeriti

🇮🇸 endurhanna

🇰🇿 қайта бағыттау

🇬🇪 ახალი მიმართულება

🇦🇿 yenidən yönləndirmək

🇲🇽 reorientar

Word origin

The word 'reorient' is derived from the prefix 're-', which indicates repetition or backward motion, combined with 'orient', which comes from the Latin 'orientem', meaning 'to rise' or 'to point out'. The term 'orient' originally referred to the direction of the rising sun, symbolizing a new beginning or direction. The first known use of 'reorient' in English dates back to the late 20th century, where it began to be used in various contexts including business, education, and personal development. As the pace of change in society has accelerated, the concept of reorienting has become increasingly relevant, emphasizing the need for adaptability and flexibility in both personal and professional realms.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,171, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.