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Oriented means being aware of your surroundings and knowing which way is north. It's about having direction and understanding how things fit together.

When we say someone is oriented to their new city, it usually means they know the layout, can find their way around, and have a sense of where home, work, and other important places are. For example, if you moved to a big city last year, being oriented might mean knowing which bus to take to get to your favorite coffee shop or remembering how to navigate the streets from your apartment to work. Some people might even use apps or maps to help them stay oriented in unfamiliar areas.

How common is "oriented"?

Word oriented is considered rare in modern English.
It appears most frequently in academic texts and less often in other writings.

Definitions

verb

To build or place (something) so as to face eastward.
(by extension) To align or place (a person or object) so that his, her, or its east side, north side, etc., is positioned toward the corresponding points of the compass; (specifically) to rotate (a map attached to a plane table) until the line of direction between any two of its points is parallel to the corresponding direction in nature.
To direct towards or point at a particular direction.
Example: The workers oriented all the signs to face the road.
To determine which direction one is facing.
Example: Let me just orient myself and we can be on our way.
To familiarize (oneself or someone) with a circumstance or situation.
Example: Give him time to orient himself within the new hierarchy.
To set the focus of (something) so as to appeal or relate to a certain group.
Example: We will orient our campaign to the youth who are often disinterested.
To change direction to face a certain way.

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adjective

Having a specific orientation.

Real examples of "oriented" in context

Chris Evans and Robert Downey Jr. Filmed in Hotlanta

Interview

We have many, many things oriented toward the movie to talk about.

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