1. present participle of orient; positioning or aligning something in relation to points of a compass or other reference points
Usage: primarily British English; American English typically uses ‘orienting’
2. present participle of orient; familiarizing someone with a new situation or environment
Usage: primarily British English; American English typically uses ‘orienting’

Examples

• The instructor was orientating the new students to campus life.
• She spent time orientating herself with the map before hiking.
• The company is orientating its strategy toward digital markets.
• He was orientating the antenna to get better reception.
• The teacher was orientating the lesson around student interests.
• They were orientating themselves using the North Star.