orientate

Example Sentences

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The team used data from the Very Large Telescope in Chile to accurately position and orientate the pillars in 3D space.

From BBC

Many smartphones have inbuilt compasses to help to orientate maps or games such as Pokemon Go.

From Reuters

“We humans orientate towards relatively rapid processes – diurnal cycles based on the sun, or lunar cycles based on the moon – but these organisms are part of slow, persistent cycles on geological timescales.”

From The Guardian

“Clutching to the rocks, I stayed there for a minute to get my breath back and to orientate myself,” he said.

From The Guardian

Next year, they plan to orientate towards electoral work: registering voters, getting out the vote and possibly endorsing candidates.

From The Guardian