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reorient


Meanings
  • verb

    Change the direction or focus of (something, especially a business or organization).


Rhymes
Words rhyming with reorient
realign , rejoice , recline
Variants
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reorient , reorientation , reorientations , reoriented , reorienting , reorients
Etymology
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From re- 'back' + orient 'to adjust to a new position'.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'reorient' was first used in the English language in the late 15th century.

  2. In space exploration, astronauts may need to reorient their spacecraft in order to maintain a stable orbit or avoid collisions with other objects.


Related Concepts
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  1. reposition: The act of changing the location or arrangement of something.

  2. readjust: The act of making adjustments to something in order to make it more comfortable, effective, or accurate.


Culture
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In the context of navigation, 'reorient' refers to the act of adjusting one's direction in relation to a known point or reference. This concept appears frequently in literature and art, particularly in works that explore themes of exploration, discovery, and personal transformation.

How to Memorize "reorient"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a compass or map, imagine turning it to align with a new direction.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'reorient' with the idea of changing direction or focus.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Re-adjust, Re-align, Re-orient' to help remember the meaning of the word.


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