v. t. To turn away from the east, or (figuratively) from the right or the truth. [ R. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

v. t. [ imp. & p. p. Orientated p. pr. & vb. n. Orientating. ] [ From Orient. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

1. To place or turn toward the east; to cause to assume an easterly direction, or to veer eastward. [ 1913 Webster ]

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. [ 1913 Webster ]

A crystal is orientated when placed in its proper position so as to exhibit its symmetry. E. S. Dana. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. Same as orient{ 2 }. [ PJC ]

v. i. To move or turn toward the east; to veer from the north or south toward the east. [ 1913 Webster ]

adj. 1. Adjusted or aligned to surroundings or circumstances; sometimes used in combination; as, to get oriented on one's first day at a new job. [ WordNet 1.5 ]

2. headed or intending to head in a certain direction; as, college-oriented students. Opposite of unoriented.
Syn. -- directed, minded. [ WordNet 1.5 ]