Read the dictionary definition of orient. All definitions for this word.
1. the hemisphere that includes Eurasia and Africa and Australia
2. the countries of Asia
3. adjust to a specific need or market
1. a magazine oriented towards young people
2. tailor your needs to your surroundings
4. familiarize (someone) with new surroundings or circumstances
1. The dean of students tries to orient the freshmen
5. determine one's position with reference to another point
1. We had to orient ourselves in the forest
6. cause to point
1. Orient the house towards the West
7. be oriented
1. The weather vane points North
2. the dancers toes pointed outward