to ascertain the position or (one's own) bearings of (oneself) in unfamiliar surroundings
to set in a definite position, esp in relation to the points of the compass
to adjust or tailor to a particular environment or situation
to cause (somebody or oneself) to adjust to an unfamiliar environment or situation
to cause (something) to face or point towards the east; specif to build (a church or temple) with the longitudinal axis pointing eastwards
to set (something) in a definite position, esp in relation to the points of the compass