oriented (Adjective) — Adjusted or located in relation to surroundings or circumstances; sometimes used in combination. ex. "helping freshmen become oriented to college life" ex. "the book is value-oriented throughout" ex. "the house had its large windows oriented toward the ocean view"
oriented (Verb) — Be oriented in a particular direction. ex. "The weather vane orients North"
oriented (Verb) — Determine one's position with reference to another point. ex. "We had to orient ourselves in the forest"
oriented (Verb) — Cause to point. ex. "Orient the house towards the West"
oriented (Verb) — Familiarize (someone) with new surroundings or circumstances. ex. "The dean of students tries to orient the freshmen"
oriented (Verb) — Adjust to a specific need or market. ex. "a magazine oriented towards young people"