1. the process of becoming familiar with a new situation, place, or activity
2. the direction something faces or points
3. a person’s basic attitudes, beliefs, or feelings about something

Examples

• New students attended orientation week before classes began.
• The company provides orientation training for all new employees.
• The building’s orientation allows maximum sunlight in the morning.
• Check the map’s orientation before heading out on the trail.
• Her political orientation influences her voting decisions.
• The course explores different theoretical orientations in psychology.
• The solar panels need proper orientation to capture sunlight efficiently.