reorient
reorient Lexical Profile
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• verb
To change the focus, direction, or purpose of an organization, policy, or way of thinking to suit new conditions.
"The university decided to reorient its research programs toward renewable energy and climate science."
To find one's position or bearings again in relation to unfamiliar surroundings or circumstances.
"After emerging from the dark subway station, she paused for a moment to reorient herself on the busy street."
To alter the physical position or alignment of an object so that it faces a different direction.
"Engineers had to reorient the satellite's solar panels to maximize their exposure to sunlight."
Word Nuance & Usage
In American English, "reorient" is the standard verb form, whereas "reorientate" is frequently used in British English.
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Word Origin & Etymology
Formed in the late 19th century from the prefix "re-" and the verb "orient," which ultimately derives from the Latin "oriens," meaning the rising sun or the east.
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