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Reoriented: meaning, definitions and examples

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reoriented

 

[ riːˈɔːrɪɛnteɪtɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

changing direction

Reoriented refers to the act of changing the direction or focus of something. It can involve making adjustments to one's perspective, approach, or the way something is arranged. The term is often used in contexts such as personal development, business strategies, or even physical positioning. By reorienting, individuals or organizations aim to adapt to new circumstances or improve effectiveness. It indicates a shift that is usually purposeful and based on evaluation of the current situation.

Synonyms

adjusted, realigned, redirected, renewed

Examples of usage

  • She reoriented her career towards environmental science.
  • The company reoriented its marketing strategy after the survey.
  • He reoriented the furniture to create a more inviting space.
  • After the feedback, they reoriented their presentation style.

Translations

Translations of the word "reoriented" in other languages:

🇵🇹 reorientado

🇮🇳 पुनः अभिविन्यस्त

🇩🇪 neu ausgerichtet

🇮🇩 reoriented

🇺🇦 реорієнтований

🇵🇱 reorientowany

🇯🇵 再指向された

🇫🇷 réorienté

🇪🇸 reorientado

🇹🇷 yeniden yönlendirilmiş

🇰🇷 재조정된

🇸🇦 إعادة توجيه

🇨🇿 přeorientovaný

🇸🇰 znovu orientovaný

🇨🇳 重新定向的

🇸🇮 reorijentiran

🇮🇸 enduró

🇰🇿 қайта бағдарланған

🇬🇪 ახალი ორიენტაცია

🇦🇿 təkrar yönləndirilmiş

🇲🇽 reorientado

Etymology

The term 'reoriented' derives from the prefix 're-', which indicates a repetition or backward motion, combined with 'orient', which traces its roots back to the Latin 'orientare', meaning 'to rise or to set (as the sun)'. The concept of orientation itself relates to positioning and direction, historically grounded in navigational contexts. As language evolved, the notion of reorienting expanded beyond literal navigation to encompass metaphorical and abstract applications, such as adjusting one's goals or viewpoints. In modern usage, especially in psychology and business, 'reoriented' captures the essence of adapting to new challenges and shifting strategies, showcasing human resilience and flexibility in various domains. Its application today highlights the importance of evolution in thought process and practice, both personally and professionally.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,494 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.