orientate Definition
ori·en·tate (ôr′ē en tāt′, ōr′-; occas. ôr′ē en′-, ōr′-)
intransitive verb
- to face east, or in any specified direction
- to adjust to a situation
orientate Usage Examples
Object
- drumlin: As it did so, it created an extensive field of N-S orientated drumlins that dominate the landscape.
- programming: This can e easily done with good object orientated programming.
- architecture: TRAX i3 embraces'services orientated architecture ' methodology with multiple deployment options ( web service, browser, windows ).
- customer: Our customer orientated approach gives you access to fast, quality Polish translations.
- approach: Many of the changes taking place within the public services are aimed at ensuring a more client orientated approach.
- task: Title: Are district nurses too task orientated to meet the needs of the 21st century?
Preposition: at
angle: The new robust nozzle lends itself to being orientated at any angle.
Preposition: towards
goal: These two religions, and their many variants, are vociferously orientated toward the external goal of " salvation " .
Noun phrase with adjective complement
such: As I approach retirement age I will gradually start shifting toward more cash orientated funds such as bonds and gilts.
Adjective complement
east-west: The grave was orientated east-west, in common with the majority of the others.
Modifying Another Word
- vocationally: GNVQ - Exam course followed in Key Stage 4 which is vocationally orientated.
- vertically: As a result of our commitment to advanced CAD our center panels are now vertically orientated for even greater stability.
- commercially: Nicola works with senior members of her team to create and maintain up to date and commercially orientated precedents and fee earner support papers.
- clinically: The course is clinically orientated, with many workshops to allow delegates to practice key reconstructive methods.
- practically: Another approach is to use simulation programs to make education more vocational, more practically orientated.
- academically: Maybe I was too academically orientated to be a good midwife?
Preposition: around
issue: Level 1 orientates around the issue of uncertainty and its resolution in faith.
Present participle complement
police: Here she describes the project and reflects on issues such as problem orientated policing, repeat offending zero tolerance and restorative justice approaches.
Preposition: in
Browse dictionary entries near orientate
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- ‹ oriental
- ‹ orient
- ‹ oriel
- ‹ oribi
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