1. directed toward or focused on a particular thing, activity, or group
2. positioned or aligned in a particular direction relative to surroundings or points of reference
3. familiar with and adjusted to a new situation or environment

Examples

• The company is customer-oriented and focuses on client satisfaction.
• This program is oriented toward helping students improve their math skills.
• The building is oriented to face south for maximum sunlight.
• The map should be oriented with north at the top.
• New employees need time to get oriented to the workplace.
• She quickly became oriented to her new surroundings.
• The research is oriented around environmental sustainability.