orientation

Definition

  • noun: a person's feelings, interests, and beliefs
  • noun: the act or process of 'orienting' or of being 'oriented'

Examples

  • The weekend before the semester begins is the 'freshman orientation' period. [=the time when new students start to become familiar with a college]

  • They had to adjust the antenna's 'orientation' in order to receive a clear signal.

  • The valley has a north-south 'orientation'. [=the valley runs from north to south]

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) ...I don't know Jack. So this is my story. - I'm supposed to be in intensive care. - We just turfed him there. I became a doctor to help people, but orientation yesterday didn't really focus on patient care. The hospital doesn't wanna be sued. Being sued is not a good thing. - Hey, Turk? (..)
    2001 TvShow: Scrubs Title: My First Day Season: 1 Episode 1