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to reorientate

to reorientate

6.3
To adjust direction or focus after a change
  • verb
  • /ˌriːˈɔːrɪənˌteɪt/
  • UK
translation icon : reorientar
  • After losing his sense of direction, he needed to reorientate himself before continuing the hike.

How far can we push them before they will reorientate themselves?

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Examples

  • Using a transverse image, the myocardium is reorientated to obtain the three standard imaging planes used in nuclear cardiology for qualitative evaluation: short axis, vertical long, and horizontal long axis.

    Academic text (2007)
  • So there was no question for him of adapting the state, if you like, and reorientating it in line with the new ideology.

  • How far can we push them before they will reorientate themselves?

  • And then we move inside for reorientating exercises.

  • And that new heart is reorientated towards God, and that means that the disease is put into remission.

  • So there was no question for him of adapting the state, if you like, and reorientating it in line with the new ideology.

  • The therapist guided the client to reorientate their focus towards positive thoughts.

  • To adapt to the new market conditions, the company decided to reorientate its business strategy.

Synonyms

to turn
vsto reorientate
1.0

Move your attention to something else

implies adjusting direction or position again, not merely turning attention
to realign
vsto reorientate
28 4.9

To move things or ideas into the right position

includes changing direction or focus as well, not only physical alignment
to refocus
vsto reorientate
23 3.9

Adjust something so it is clear or pay attention to something again

covers a wider change in direction or alignment, not just mental focus
to readjust
vsto reorientate
22 3.8

Change something or yourself again to fit a new situation

focuses specifically on changing direction or focus rather than general change
to shift focus
vsto reorientate
14 3.8

Change what you pay attention to

involves adjusting alignment or position again rather than only moving attention
to reorient
vsto reorientate
8 5.6

To change the direction or main focus of something

is the longer form of the same verb used in some dialects
to recalibrate
vsto reorientate
7 6.5

Change a plan or attitude to fit new information

is about immediate physical or focus adjustment rather than strategic plan changes
to reapply
vsto reorientate
1 3.6

Give your attention or effort to something again after a break

is about adjusting direction or position rather than simply returning effort
to readdress
vsto reorientate
1 5.3

To send something to a different address or deal with it again

focuses more on physical or personal positioning than on rehandling issues
to orientate
vsto reorientate
  • UK
6.5

To find your position and get used to a new place or situation

involves adjusting again after a loss of sense of direction
to take a moment to orient
vsto reorientate
4.1

Pause briefly to look around and understand where you are

does the same adjustment but without needing a brief pause
to reconcentrate
vsto reorientate
8.1

To focus again after being distracted

is broader, involving direction or position change beyond mere concentration

Antonyms

To make someone lose their sense of direction or feel confused

How Aligned

to overhaul
35 4.6
to reorientate
  • UK
6.3
to redirect
67 3.7
to adjust
317 2.7

Surface Forms

reorientate infinitive
reorientated past participle
reorientating present participle
reorientates third person singular

Morphology

reorientate = orientate (transparent) = re + orient + ate

The meaning is a straightforward application of 're-' to 'orientate', meaning to orientate again or anew.

Etymology

Reorientate combines re- ('again') and orient, the same root in orientation that means 'to find direction' or 'face a certain way'. So to reorientate is to 'find your direction again'—to adjust or change your focus or direction after you become lost or confused.