orientate
/ˈɔːrɪənteɪt
/ /ˈɒrɪənteɪt/verb chiefly British
Another term for orient.It is our memories that locate us, orientate us, and tell us in what direction we are hastening....
- These are the basic stuff of any such text and a number of books orientated to soil and plant processes cover them.
- They are arranged and orientated to allow own-door access as well as open deck and corridor access.
Origin
Mid 19th century: probably a back-formation from orientation.