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reorient

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /ˌriːˈɔːrɪɛnt/

KK: /riˈɔrɪɛnt/

verb
Definition

To change the direction or focus of something, or to adjust to a new situation or environment.


Example

After the meeting, we decided to reorient our strategy to better meet the needs of our clients.


Tense Forms

Past: reoriented

Past Participle: reoriented


Conversation
Sloth A
I feel a bit lost after my vacation.
Sloth B
Yeah, it can be hard to reorient yourself sometimes.
Sloth A
Exactly! I need to get back into my routine.
Sloth B
Maybe making a to-do list could help you settle back in.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
realign
reposition
redirect
Antonyms
disorient
misalign
distract
Root Explanation

Reorient → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "orient" (from Latin "orientare", meaning to set in a particular direction). The word "reorient" means to set or direct something again, often in a new direction or context.

Memory Tip

Think of setting something 'again' ('re-') in a specific direction ('orient'). This helps you remember that reorient means to change the direction or focus of something.

Visually Confused Words
rerent
orient
resorbent
rerivet
reprint
repoint
redient
prerent
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