Definition of Orienting

Adjective: orienting 'o-ree,en-ting

Positioning with respect to a reference system or determining your bearings physically or intellectually
"an orienting program for new employees"; "noticed the bee's momentary orienting pause before heading back to the hive";
- orientating

Verb: orient o-ree-unt

Be oriented in a particular direction
"The weather vane orients North";
- point
Determine one's position with reference to another point
"We had to orient ourselves in the forest";
- orientate
Cause to point
"Orient the house towards the West"
Familiarize (someone) with new surroundings or circumstances
"The dean of students tries to orient the freshmen"
Adjust to a specific need or market
"a magazine oriented towards young people";
- tailor