O"ri*en*tate (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Orientated (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Orientating.] [From Orient.]

1. To place or turn toward the east; to cause to assume an easterly direction, or to veer eastward.

2. To arrange in order; to dispose or place (a body) so as to show its relation to other bodies, or the relation of its parts among themselves.

A crystal is orientated when placed in its proper position so as to exhibit its symmetry.

O"ri*en*tate, v. i. To move or turn toward the east; to veer from the north or south toward the east.

• To determine one's position relative to the surroundings; to orient
       
• He came out of the station and took some time to orientate himself
  
• To turn to face the east