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Reorient Definition, Usage & Examples (2 meaning)
Meaning 1：redirect or refocus (reorient)
reorient
/ˌriːˈɔːrient/
vt.
To change the direction or focus of something.
redirect or refocus
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/ˌriːdəˈrekt ɔːr ˌriːˈfoʊkəs/
vt.
To alter the course, alignment, or primary concern of an object, plan, or system.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
re- (again) + orient (adjust direction)
💡 Mnemonic
Re-orient the map to RE-ENTER the correct path.
📖 Example
After noticing the new trend, the company decided to reorient its marketing strategy to attract younger customers.
The company changed its marketing focus towards a younger demographic after observing a new trend.
🔗 Collocations
reorient strategy – to change the overall strategic plan
reorient priorities – to shift the order of importance of tasks or goals
reorient efforts – to redirect work or energy toward a different goal
🔄 Synonyms
redirect (vt.) – to change the direction or purpose of something
reposition (vt.) – to change the way something is positioned or perceived
refocus (vt.) – to adjust the focal point or center of attention
🚫 Antonyms
🌱 Derivatives
reorientation (n.) – the act or process of changing direction or focus
📖 Cultural Story
Derived from 're-' meaning 'again' and 'orient', from Latin 'orientem' (rising sun, east), meaning to adjust direction towards the east. In modern use, it frequently appears in business and career contexts to describe strategic shifts or adapting to new professional paths.
Meaning 2：help someone adjust (reorient)
reorient
/ˌriːˈɔːrient/
vt.
To help someone adjust to a new situation.
help someone adjust
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/help ˈsʌmwʌn əˈdʒʌst/
vt.
To guide or assist an individual in becoming familiar with and adapted to a new environment, role, or set of circumstances.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Example
The HR manager assigned a mentor to reorient the new employee to the office culture and procedures.
A mentor helps the new hire understand the office environment and workflow.
🔗 Collocations
reorient new staff – to help new employees become accustomed to their workplace
reorient to culture – to assist in adapting to the social norms of a new group
reorient after relocation – to help someone settle into a new geographic location
🔄 Synonyms
acclimatize (vt.) – to make someone become accustomed to a new climate or conditions
assimilate (vt.) – to integrate someone into a different culture or group
integrate (vt.) – to combine someone into a group so they become part of it
🚫 Antonyms
🌱 Derivatives
reorientation (n.) – the process of helping someone adjust to new conditions
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